Reported Nov 27, 2013 · Terminated

BIOMET Spine, 5.5 TI 5.5x50mm Translation Screw Polaris 5.5 TI Spinal System. Rx Only. Non-Sterile. Intended for…

Ebi, LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Ebi, Llc · 100 Interpace Pkwy · Parsippany, NJ · 07054-1149

Is this the product you have?

  • BIOMET Spine, 5.5 TI 5.5x50mm Translation Screw Polaris 5.5 TI Spinal System. Rx Only. Non-Sterile. Intended for immobilization and stabilization as an adjunct to fusion as a pedicle screw fixation system
Lot codes and dates
  • Multiple Item and Lot numbers. The firm expects all Translation Screw Systems (containing a cobalt chrome component) used and contacted with the SpF Implantable Spine Fusion Stimulator (DC electrical current) to be at risk for this failure mode.
Amount recalled
7,092 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • PR

Why it was recalled

Polaris Translation Screw Failures were recently reported to Biomet Spine. These failures are generally described as dissociation of the screw head from the shaft of the Polaris Translation Screw.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 31, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:20 PM UTC

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