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Synthes (USA) Products LLC: Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System, Polymeric spinal fusion cage, non-sterile, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve Product Usage - The OPAL Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The interior of the OPAL Spacer should be packed with autogenous bone graft (i.e. autograft). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months or non-operative treatment. The OPAL Spacer is intended to be used with Synthes supplemental fixation, e.g. TSLP, ATB, Antegra, Pangea, USS Including ClickX) and small stature USS.
- Recall number
- Z-1392-2016
- Recalling firm
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- Product
- Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System, Polymeric spinal fusion cage, non-sterile, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve Product Usage - The OPAL Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The interior of the OPAL Spacer should be packed with autogenous bone graft (i.e. autograft). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months or non-operative treatment. The OPAL Spacer is intended to be used with Synthes supplemental fixation, e.g. TSLP, ATB, Antegra, Pangea, USS Including ClickX) and small stature USS.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2016-02-18
- Posted
- not on file
- Terminated
- 2016-11-08
- Reason
- The label on the outer packaging does not match the product inside and intended use of the device.
- Root cause
- Labeling mix-ups
- Action
- DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice letter dated February 18, 2016 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review inventory, immediately remove the affected lots from their stock and complete the attached Verification Section. For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant
- Quantity
- 6 units
- Distribution
- Distributed in the US: OH and ND
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot # 9984134, Catalog ID 08.803.051, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve
- 510(k) numbers
- K072791
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- MAX
- Firm FEI
- 3008812560
- Firm city
- West Chester
- Firm state
- PA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
- Source file retained · verify
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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