[Recalled] 5.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — The tulip portion of the screw assembly can disengage from the shank after impl… | FDA 2009-01-05

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The tulip portion of the screw assembly can disengage from the shank after implantation.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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Related recalls from NuVasive Inc

• 6.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II
• 7.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II
• 7.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II
• 5.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II
• 6.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II
• 6.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI — Class II

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