Excella II Polyaxial Pedicle Screw used as a pedicle screw system in skeletally mature patients, is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, as an adjunct to fusion, in treatment of the following acute and chronic deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine:

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog/Part No.: E2S8530, E2S8535, E2S8540, E2S8545, E2S8550, E2S8555, E2S8560 with Lot Number: 1101 and Catalog/Part No.: E28540, E28545 with Lot Number: 1201. Each of these parts is engraved with part number and lot number.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Innovasis, Inc
Reason for Recall:
Nine lots of 8.5 mm Polyaxial Pedicle Screws are at risk of breakage.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Excella II Polyaxial Pedicle Screw used as a pedicle screw system in skeletally mature patients, is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, as an adjunct to fusion, in treatment of the following acute and chronic deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine:

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog/Part No.: E2S8530, E2S8535, E2S8540, E2S8545, E2S8550, E2S8555, E2S8560 with Lot Number: 1101 and Catalog/Part No.: E28540, E28545 with Lot Number: 1201. Each of these parts is engraved with part number and lot number.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0644-2018

Related Recalls

Due to interfacing issues between the implant trial and inserter of the lumbar intervertebral fusion device.

Aug 14, 2024 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Cervical screw caddies have incorrect text markings for the 4.5mm Fixed and Variable rescue screws. The caddy location labeled as "Fixed" should be labeled as "Variable" and the caddy location labeled as "Variable" should be labeled as "Fixed. If user installs a fixed rescue screw instead of variable, the screw head may not be flush, it could back out, which could interfere with the cover screw.

Apr 7, 2020 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Opteryx Variable Rescue Screws are engraved with incorrect (larger) size (16 instead of 14).

May 5, 2017 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’