medical Class II Updated 2020-05-27

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls DFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembl

Recalled Product

DFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 3427 - Product Usage: is intended for percutaneous delivery of StabiliT ER2 Bone Cement in kyphoplasty procedures in the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).


Hazard / Issue

Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot number: AAE-1904-01 and UDI: (01)00884450374375(17)240331(10)AAE-1904-01; Lot number: AAE-1908-10 and UDI: (01)00884450374375(17)240731(10)AAE-1908-10.
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