FDA Device recall Z-1892-2017
The TM Ardis Interbody System implant is a convex, straight TLIF or PLIF device for interbody fusion of the anterior column of the spine
- FDA Device
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2017-05-10
On 2017-05-10 the FDA classified a Class III recall of The TM Ardis Interbody System implant is a convex, straight TLIF or PLIF device for interbody fusion of the anterior column of the spine by Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, citing this field action is being initiated following the firm's discovery of a procedural error in the approval of literature resulting in the undo release of certain content. Informati….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1892-2017 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-07-07 |
| Published | 2017-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology |
| Distribution | US |
Product
The TM Ardis Interbody System implant is a convex, straight TLIF or PLIF device for interbody fusion of the anterior column of the spine. TM Ardis is designed for fusing the adjacent bony surfaces and may be used to replace a disc at one or two contiguous levels in L2-S1. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device are textured to provide increased stability and convex to conform to the vertebral endplates. The device also has two slots on the posterior end to mate with the insertion instrument. The TM Ardis device is wholly comprised of Trabecular Metal Porous Tantalum. Surgical instrumentation for use with the proposed system will be fabricated from surgical grade stainless steel and other applicable materials.
Reason
This field action is being initiated following the firm's discovery of a procedural error in the approval of literature resulting in the undo release of certain content. Information was disseminated to distributors and sales representatives during the 2016 National Sales Meeting held February 17-21, 2016.
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-1892-2017%22
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