Recall Z-2677-2014— Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC

Name: FDA recall Z-2677-2014
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2014-04-02

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC, initiated 2014-04-02, terminated 2015-05-15. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K100757. Product: Circular Lock Screws, part # G826, lot # 11406. The Lock Screws are part of the Genesys Spine TiLock Pedicle Screw System. The TiLock Pedicle Screw System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion).. Reason: The recall is being initiated because MK Precision (the Circular Lock Screw supplier) notified Genesys Spine that a portion (less than 20%) of the Circular Lock Screws in lot 11406 were manufactured using Stainless Steel in the center Post instead of the specified titanium alloy..

Recalling firm: Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2014-04-02
Terminated: 2015-05-15
Firm location: Austin, TX, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K100757 — TILOCK PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEMGenesys Spine·cleared 2010-07-01

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Circular Lock Screws, part # G826, lot # 11406. The Lock Screws are part of the Genesys Spine TiLock Pedicle Screw System. The TiLock Pedicle Screw System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion).

Reason for recall

The recall is being initiated because MK Precision (the Circular Lock Screw supplier) notified Genesys Spine that a portion (less than 20%) of the Circular Lock Screws in lot 11406 were manufactured using Stainless Steel in the center Post instead of the specified titanium alloy.

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