SpineMatrix Inc: Lumbar Matrix Scan, Diagnostic Electromyography System consisting of the CERSR Electromyography System and Electrode Array; the system consists of two devices. The first is a system of capital equipment referred to as CERSR Electromyography System, which includes a cart. The second device is disposable electrodes arrays, which are single use devices, used with the capital equipment that is adhered to the patient for monitoring the bioelectric signals produced by the muscles. The disposable is referred to as the Electrode Array. CERSR Electromyography System is packaged in a reusable crate maintained by SMI. The Electrode Array is packaged in a sealed foil pouch. Both devices are non-sterile and the packaging is for protection from damage during shipping.

Recall number

Z-1935-2010

Recalling firm

SpineMatrix Inc

Product

Lumbar Matrix Scan, Diagnostic Electromyography System consisting of the CERSR Electromyography System and Electrode Array; the system consists of two devices. The first is a system of capital equipment referred to as CERSR Electromyography System, which includes a cart. The second device is disposable electrodes arrays, which are single use devices, used with the capital equipment that is adhered to the patient for monitoring the bioelectric signals produced by the muscles. The disposable is referred to as the Electrode Array. CERSR Electromyography System is packaged in a reusable crate maintained by SMI. The Electrode Array is packaged in a sealed foil pouch. Both devices are non-sterile and the packaging is for protection from damage during shipping.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2010-01-29

Posted

2010-06-30

Terminated

2012-09-19

Reason

A full design review of the CERSR system was conducted in 7/2009. The audit revealed numerous design verification tests that either did not pass or did not meet the design input requirement. One requirement found that it was possible for the physician to think they were reviewing one patients scan, but were actually reviewing a scan from a different patient. This event did not happen; however,

Root cause

Device Design

Action

On 1/29/2010 all customers were provided a Voluntary Product Recall Notification letter that was sent via U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail and they were contacted by phone to arrange for pick up of the devices. The letter identified the affected product and described the problem. Customers are to check their inventory for the affected product and contact SpineMatrix Customer Service to receive instruction as to how to return the affected product, if the firm did not already contact the customer. Customers must complete the verification form and return it. Questions should be directed to Customer Service.

Quantity

CERSR - 14 units, Electrode Arrays - 1,152 units

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- CA, OH, OR & TX.

Lot, serial or model codes

Model Number(s): AM-0001-08-0 (CERSR) and 02003 (Electrode Array). CERSR serial numbers - 1,3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 12a, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 23. Electrode Array lot numbers: 112607-01, 112007-01, 112807-01, 112907-01, 120407-01, 120607-01, 120707-01, 121007-01, 121107-01, 121207-01, 121307-01, 030508-01, 031108-01, 031208-01, 031308-01, 031408-01, 031708-01, 031808-01, 032608-01, 032708-01, 032808-01, 040308-01, 040408-01, 040708-01, 041008-01, 041108-01, 041409-01, 041609-01, 111008-01, 111208-01, 111708-01, 071309-01, 111308-01, 111808-01, 041309-01, 041409-01, 091009-01, & 111309-01.

510(k) numbers

["K990766"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

IKN

Firm FEI

3002881252

Firm city

Akron

Firm state

OH

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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