Prosthesis, Spinous Process Spacer/plate

Superion IDS Kit

As a result of a comprehensive product performance review it was determine that the device and instruments are not consistently meeting expected performance levels. Issues include breakage of the instruments and implant/device.

Driver Instrument, part of the Superion Indirect Decompression System, REF: 102-9800, used with the Superion Indirect Decompression System IFU, Superion IDS Kit

Pending update to indirect decompression system instructions for use informing users that excessive force during the implant procedure may cause driver instrument tip breaks, which may result in metal fragments (Driver teeth/tips) within the implant location; and if metal fragments are not removed and remain in situ, MRI scans are NOT advised due to potential risk of patient injury.

Superion Indirect Decompression System (IDS)

Due to Indirect Decompression System devices exhibiting a potential for weld breakage at the spindle cap-to-main body interface. As a result of the separation of the spindle cap from the main body it may prevent proper deployment of the device during implantation.

Spacers of varying lengths used with the InSTANT Stranding System, Part numbers: TG3138, TG3139, TG3140, TG3141 and TG3142. Theragenics Corporation, 5203 Brist

Some pouches were found to have weak seals potentially compromising sterility.

X-STOP Interspinous Process Decompression (lPD) System,

Physician instructions revised due to product breakage: During the implantation of the X-STOP IPD Device, the product has the potential to cause damage to and/or breakage of the X-STOP IPD Device's universal wing assembly. This includes the potential for breakage of the wing screw.

St. Francis Medical Technologies brand X STOP Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD) System, 14 mm X STOP implants in peel pouch, Catalog #1-2210; The X STOP

Some units may be mislabeled as 10 mm X STOP implant that actually contain 14 mm X STOP implant.