Reported Mar 26, 2014 · Terminated

Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3),…

Exactech, 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: Exactech, Inc. · 2320 NW 66th Ct · Gainesville, FL · 32653-1630

Is this the product you have?

  • Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal
  • System is indicated for the followingDDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C3-T3) spine
Lot codes and dates

11 of 11 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
05-000-20-3514Lot Number #35917001. size 3.5mm x 14mm
05-000-20-3520Lot Number 35917002 and 40023002. size 3.5mm x 20mm
05-000-20-3526Lot Number 35917003. size 3.5mm x 26mm
05-000-20-4014Lot Number 35917004. size 4.0mm x 14mm
05-000-20-4020Lot Number 35917005. size 4.0mm x 20mm
05-000-20-4026Lot Number 35917006. size 4.0mm x 26mm
05-000-20-3526Lot Number 35917007. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 26mm
05-000-20-3530Lot Number 35917008. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 30mm
05-000-20-4026Lot Number 35917009. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 26mm
05-000-20-4030Lot Number 35917010. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 30mm
Lot Number 35917011.
Amount recalled
242

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The products have been identified to contain springs which have been manufactured with type-304 stainless steel rather than the specified titanium alloy.

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 4, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:32 PM UTC

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