Class 2 Device Recall Biomet The Polaris Spinal System; Shortened Plug Driver

• Date Initiated by Firm: September 24, 2013
• Date Posted: November 27, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on May 15, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0411-2014
• Recall Event ID: 66654
• Product Classification: Screwdriver - Product Code HXX
• Product: Shortened Plug Driver; Low Volume Specialty Device; Qty:1; Rx Only; Non Sterile; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The Polaris Spinal Systems is a non-cervical spinal fixation device intended for immobilization and stabilization as an adjunct to fusion as a pedical screw fixation system, a posterior hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation system, or as an anterior or anterolateral fixation system. Pedicle screw fixation is limited to skeletal mature patients for use with autograft and/or allograft. The device is indicated for all the following indications:degenerative disc disease (defined as discogeneic back pain with degeneration of the disk confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, and or lordosis) tumor, stenosis, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion
• Code Information: Device listing # D090878 Catalog # LV00407 Lot #184090
• FEI Number: 2242816
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Ebi, Llc; 100 Interpace Pkwy; Parsippany NJ 07054-1149
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. Stephen Morey; 303-501-8568
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Biomet received a complaint on 5/20/2013 reporting that the tip of the instrument sheared off during a removal case.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters/Fax Back Response Form dated September 24, 2013, via Fed Ex. The customer is asked to examine their inventory and return the recalled product following the attached instructions. The Fax Back Response Form should be completed and returned to 973-887-1347 prior to the return of the product. Any questions please call (973) 299-9300 x 2162.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2 units
• Distribution: US Distribution to CA
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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