Medact: MectaLIF Anterior Antibackout Lag Cover (REF 03.30.305) may break, causing injury. All units recalled; contact for return.
There is a potential for breakage of the small screw used to affix the anti-backout plate.
Medacta's MectaLIF Anterior Antibackout Lag Cover (REF 03.30.305) is recalled because the small screw that holds the anti-backout plate could break. This breakage risk could lead to complications during spinal fusion surgery.
The small screw that attaches the anti-backout plate might break during spinal fusion surgery. If the screw breaks, it could cause the plate to shift, potentially leading to complications in the surgical site.
Patients who received this spinal fusion device from Medacta are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use the device are at higher risk during procedures.
Check for the product name 'MectaLIF Anterior Antibackout Lag Cover' with reference number 03.30.305. All units are affected regardless of lot number.
Reach out to Medacta for instructions on returning the device.
The device has a potential for screw breakage during spinal fusion surgery, which could lead to complications. However, the risk is low and not all devices will break.
Check for the product name 'MectaLIF Anterior Antibackout Lag Cover' with reference number 03.30.305. All units are affected regardless of lot number.
Contact Medacta for instructions on returning the device. There is no specific deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medacta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1405-2023 — Medacta Medacta Hello, I own a Medacta that is covered by recall Z-1405-2023 from Medacta. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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