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Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.: Vitality Polyaxial Screw, 7.5mmx 50mm, REF: 07.02000.118, used with Vitality and Vital Spinal Fixation System

Recall number
Z-0639-2024
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.
Product
Vitality Polyaxial Screw, 7.5mmx 50mm, REF: 07.02000.118, used with Vitality and Vital Spinal Fixation System
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2023-10-16
Posted
2024-01-04
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Spinal fixation system 7.5mmx 50mm screws are packaged with the correct labeling, but the screws themselves were laser marked with an incorrect size description of 7.5 x 40; use of incorrect screws could lead to screw perforation and indention of vascular or other structures.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
On 10/16/23, recall notices were sent to customers asking them to do the following: 1) Locate, quarantine, and return affected screws to the recalling firm. 2) Complete and return the inventory return certificate form via email to Alex.Hayden@ZimVie.com Recall-related questions or concerns can be directed to please email Alex.Hayden@ZimVie.com.
Quantity
3
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, NE.
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI-DI: 00889024002159, Lot: W834061
510(k) numbers
["K150896"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NKB
Firm FEI
3012447612
Firm city
Westminster
Firm state
CO
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Size
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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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