Z-2067-2020 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-2067-2020 was initiated by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. on February 13, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affect… The recall status is terminated (terminated February 26, 2021). Affected quantity: 228.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- May 27, 2020
- Initiation Date
- February 13, 2020
- Termination Date
- February 26, 2021
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 228
Product Description
DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - Product Usage: is intended for percutaneous delivery of StabiliT ER2 Bone Cement in kyphoplasty procedures in the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
Reason for Recall
Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of (TX, UT, PA, KY, TX, AR, CA, and PA) which included one (1) government/military consignee in KY; and the countries of (Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand).
Code Information
Lot number: AAD-1801-16 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-16; Lot number: AAD-1801-17 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-17; Lot number: AAD-1803-01 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230331(10)AAD-1803-01; Lot number: AAD-1804-05 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230430(10)AAD-1804-05; Lot number: AAD-1901-07 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)231231(10)AAD-1901-07; Lot number: AAD-1904-04 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)240430(10)AAD-1904-04.