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SpineFrontier, Inc.: Arena-L 35x26 Trial Head I 10 Lordotic; Part: 11-81004-08, 11-81004-10, 11-81004-12, 11-81004-14, 11-81004-16 The trial heads are smooth plates that mimic the footprint of the implant, manufactured from 17-4 Stainless Steel into 35X26mm (11-81004-XX) and 38X28mm (11-81012-XX) varieties, each with multiple height configurations. The Trial Heads are intended to attach tot he Trial Handle (11-81002) and to be inserted into the intervertebral disc space. The Trial Handle consists of a knurled handle and cylindrical shaft with an M4 threads interface at the distal end; 17-4 Stainless steel is used as the material for the handles. The Trial Heads distract the disc space to the surgeon's desired height to gauge which size implant should be utilized to complete the Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure.

Recall number
Z-0777-2014
Recalling firm
SpineFrontier, Inc.
Product
Arena-L 35x26 Trial Head I 10 Lordotic; Part: 11-81004-08, 11-81004-10, 11-81004-12, 11-81004-14, 11-81004-16 The trial heads are smooth plates that mimic the footprint of the implant, manufactured from 17-4 Stainless Steel into 35X26mm (11-81004-XX) and 38X28mm (11-81012-XX) varieties, each with multiple height configurations. The Trial Heads are intended to attach tot he Trial Handle (11-81002) and to be inserted into the intervertebral disc space. The Trial Handle consists of a knurled handle and cylindrical shaft with an M4 threads interface at the distal end; 17-4 Stainless steel is used as the material for the handles. The Trial Heads distract the disc space to the surgeon's desired height to gauge which size implant should be utilized to complete the Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-09-24
Posted
2014-01-16
Terminated
2016-08-04
Reason
Handles and heads may not be compatible.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm, SpineFrontier, sent an "URGENT Arena-L Trials Voluntary Recall Notification" letter dated September 24, 2013 sent to its consignee/customer. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignee/customer were instructed to confirm receipt of the notice and contact Customer Service to initiate the immediate return of the listed parts. In addition, consignee/customer were instructed to complete a recall ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM and return it to SpineFrontier via fax to: Attention: Customer Service at 978-232-3991 or email to: customerservice@spinefrontier.com. Please feel free to contact us at 978-232-3990 Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST with any questions.
Quantity
23 devices in total
Distribution
US Distribution: VA only.
Lot, serial or model codes
2572401, 2572402, 2572405, 05172, 2572403, 2572404
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HTE
Firm FEI
3005977257
Firm city
Beverly
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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