FDA Device recall Z-2233-2020
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation dev…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-06-10
On 2020-06-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation dev… by Zimmer Biomet, citing there are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw post-operatively.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2233-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-05-05 |
| Published | 2020-06-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients and for adolescence patients.
Reason
There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw post-operatively.
Identifiers
| code_info | UDI: (01)00887868310140; Lot Numbers: 136158 136158 143757 311626 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2233-2020%22
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