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Sierra™

Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation · Model 50-0535 · UDI-DI 10889910059080

KWP Prescription
1
510(k) clearances
14,567
Adverse events (40 deaths)
68
Recalls
322
Facilities

Description

Parallel Rod Connector, 3.5/5.5, Single. The Sierra occipito-cervico-thoracic (OCT) spinal fixation system, including polyaxial screws, rods, locking caps, occipital plates, occipital screws, lateral connectors, contoured crossbars, hooks, and components, is used to provide stabilization of the spine in order to permit the biological process of spinal fusion to occur. Accepted standard techniques of spinal fusion are an integral part of the implantation of this system.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2023-02-16Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncIncorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
2023-02-16Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncIncorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
2023-02-16Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncIncorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
2023-02-16Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncIncorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
2023-02-16Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncIncorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
2022-06-13K2M, Inc.Some of the rods in this lot were observed to have discoloration, later confirmed to be indication of trace amounts of inorganic phosphorous compound. This may produce a mild irrit
2022-01-13K2M, IncStryker received two (2) complaints for units from specific lots of Inner and Outer Dilators not fitting together properly during a surgical procedure. Some dilators from these lot
2022-01-13K2M, IncStryker received two (2) complaints for units from specific lots of Inner and Outer Dilators not fitting together properly during a surgical procedure. Some dilators from these lot
2020-03-26Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncNonconforming product; length of the product measured shorter than the labeled length.
2020-01-28Medicrea InternationalAn internal component was assembled in the incorrect orientation, which may lead to the tulip head disengaging from the crew shank during or after screw insertion, or during the re

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