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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3013-2017·Announced 2017-08-16

Valorem Surgical Recalls Pallas M Persuader Spinal Fixation Instruments

Valorem Surgical is recalling 262 Pallas M/MAXIMIS Persuader instruments because they do not meet FDA 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 explicitly states no injuries or illnesses have been reported, 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 Persuader, a component 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, including in California and Virginia. The specific lot number for the recalled instruments is NHS170410.

The recall was initiated because the devices are not consistent with Quality System Requirements. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with the use of these instruments.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected instruments and contact Valorem Surgical for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Persuader. 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 Instrument
Hazard
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)

  • Instrument
  • Known Lot No. NHS170410.

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 →

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