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DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic recall

DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - Product Usage: is…

Why was DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic recalled?

Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot number: AAD-1801-16 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-16; Lot number: AAD-1801-17 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-17; Lot number: AAD-1803-01 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230331(10)AAD-1803-01; Lot number: AAD-1804-05 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230430(10)AAD-1804-05; Lot number: AAD-1901-07 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)231231(10)AAD-1901-07; Lot number: AAD-1904-04 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)240430(10)AAD-1904-04.

Product
DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - Product Usage: is…
Recalling firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
228
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of (TX, UT, PA, KY, TX, AR, CA, and PA) which included one (1) government/military consignee in KY; and the countries of (Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand).
Recall date
May 27, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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