Reported Feb 15, 2017 · Terminated

InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile…

Vertebral Technologies, Inc.

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: Vertebral Technologies, Inc. · 13845 Industrial Park Blvd · Minneapolis, MN · 55441-3746

Is this the product you have?

  • InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot
    • 110512-02
    • 110718-01
    • 110831-02
    • 120214-01
    • 120403-018
    • 120420-07
    • 120711-02
    • 120911-06
Amount recalled
63 pieces

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed implant. The InterFuse T Tail may not fit into the Thru Hole in the instrument.

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 Oct 5, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:52 PM UTC

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