The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3001-2017·Announced 2017-08-16

Valorem Surgical Recalls Pallas M Rod Pusher for Quality System Issues

Valorem Surgical LLC is recalling 262 units of the Pallas M/MAXIMIS Rod Pusher Angled because the devices are not consistent with Quality System Requirements.

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, and the source text cites a Quality System Requirement violation without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Valorem Surgical LLC is recalling 262 units of the Pallas M/MAXIMIS Rod Pusher Angled, which is part of the MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. The product is intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical spine and was distributed nationwide in the United States, including California and Virginia. The recall is being conducted because the devices are not consistent with Quality System Requirements.

The affected product is identified by Catalog No. 0902-1032. Known lot numbers include WNV100705 and WNV120802. The product was labeled as the Pallas M Spinal Fixation System through 2015. No specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected devices and contact Valorem Surgical LLC for further instructions on how to return or replace the product.

The recalled product

Product
PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Rod Pusher Angled. 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.
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. 0902-1032. Known Lot No. WNV100705
  • WNV120802.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

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.

See all 144 products in this recall →