FDA Device recall Z-1023-2017
Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector be…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-01-25
On 2017-01-25 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector be… by Medacta Usa, citing damaged packaging, lack of sterility assurance.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1023-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-12-07 |
| Published | 2017-01-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Medacta Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between the different pedicle screws to create a stable construct for the stabilization and fusion of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Indications for Use: The M.U.S.T. pedicle screw system is intended for posterior non-cervical pedicle fixation (T1-S2/ilium) or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5). The pedicle screws are connected by 5.5mm Titanium alloy or CoCrMo rods to create a stable construct. The construct is secured using a set screw made of CoCrMo.
Reason
Damaged packaging, lack of sterility assurance
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #s 125212,144216, 148146 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1023-2017%22
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