Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C3-T3) spine.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    size 3.5mm x 10mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3510, Lot Number #35917001. size 3.5mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3514, Lot Number 35917002 and 40023002. size 3.5mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3520, Lot Number 35917003. size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917004. size 4.0mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4014, Lot Number 35917005. size 4.0mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4020, Lot Number 35917006. size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917007. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917008. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3530, Lot Number 35917009. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917010. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4030, Lot Number 35917011.
  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:
Exactech, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The products have been identified to contain springs which have been manufactured with type-304 stainless steel rather than the specified titanium alloy.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C3-T3) spine.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

size 3.5mm x 10mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3510, Lot Number #35917001. size 3.5mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3514, Lot Number 35917002 and 40023002. size 3.5mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3520, Lot Number 35917003. size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917004. size 4.0mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4014, Lot Number 35917005. size 4.0mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4020, Lot Number 35917006. size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917007. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917008. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3530, Lot Number 35917009. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917010. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4030, Lot Number 35917011.

Distribution:

Distributed in: FL, NY, OR, IL, PA, MO, NJ

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1217-2014

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