Valorem Surgical Recalls Pallas M Rod Checker and T-Bar Devices
Valorem Surgical LLC is recalling 262 units of Pallas M/MAXIMIS Rod Checker and T-Bar devices due to quality system non-compliance.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific safety hazards, only quality system non-compliance, which aligns with a moderate severity rating for a voluntary precautionary or quality-based recall.
Plain-English summary
Valorem Surgical LLC is recalling 262 units of the Pallas M/MAXIMIS Rod Checker and T-Bar, which is part of the MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. The devices are intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical spine. The recall was initiated because the devices are not consistent with Quality System Requirements.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including California and Virginia. The specific catalog number is 0902-1030, and the known lot numbers are WNV120802 and WNV100705. The product was labeled as the Pallas M Spinal Fixation System through 2015.
Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Valorem Surgical LLC for further instructions regarding the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Rod Checker and T-Bar. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal Fixation System through 2015. Intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical spine.
- Manufacturer
- Valorem Surgical LLC
- Category
- Medical Device — Spinal Fixation
- Affected units
- 262
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Catalog No. 0902-1030. Known Lot No. WNV120802
- WNV100705.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 144 recalled by Valorem Surgical LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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