CTL Medical CEZANNE II TLIF Cage Fractures During Insertion - Recall

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Recalling firmCTL Medical Corporation4550 Excel Pkwy Ste 300 · Addison, TX 75001-5714

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What happened, in plain English

CTL Medical is recalling their CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage (Part #018.1308) because reports indicate it can fracture during insertion. This could lead to complications during spinal surgery.

Why it’s dangerous

The device can fracture during insertion, which may cause complications during spinal surgery. This risk occurs when the cage is being placed into the spine.

Who’s affected

Spinal surgery patients and medical professionals using the CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage for spinal fusion procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for the part number 018.1308 and lot numbers 14LEDOAB, 15CNDOCC, 15DIDOBC, or 7FGBD. The device is used in spinal fusion procedures.

Brand
CTL Medical
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Label
Look for the part number 018.1308 and lot numbers 14LEDOAB, 15CNDOCC, 15DIDOBC, or 7FGBD on the device.

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Questions people ask

Is this device safe to use?

The recall indicates reports of fracturing during insertion, so it is not safe to use without checking the lot numbers.

What should I do if I have this device?

Check the product label for the part number and lot numbers; if they match, contact CTL Medical for instructions.

How can I tell if I have the recalled device?

Look for the part number 018.1308 and lot numbers 14LEDOAB, 15CNDOCC, 15DIDOBC, or 7FGBD on the device.

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Subject: Recall Z-2503-2020 — CTL Medical CTL Medical

Hello,

I own a CTL Medical that is covered by recall Z-2503-2020 from CTL Medical.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2503-2020 (August 21, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2503-2020 to see it in context.
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CTL Medical Corporation recalls CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H8mm, Part #018.1308.

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