CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 May 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dfine Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly recalled
Merit Medical Systems is recalling Dfine Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2067-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85485
- Recalling firm
- Merit Medical Systems, South Jordan, UT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Feb 2020
- FDA classified
- 21 May 2020
- Reported
- 27 May 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Spinal Implants
Timeline
| 13 Feb 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 May 2020 | Classified by FDA | +98 days |
| 27 May 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - 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).
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of (TX, UT, PA, KY, TX, AR, CA, and PA) which included one (1) government/military consignee in KY; and the countries of (Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand).
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number: AAD-1801-16 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-16; Lot number: AAD-1801-17 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)221231(10)AAD-1801-17; Lot number: AAD-1803-01 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230331(10)AAD-1803-01; Lot number: AAD-1804-05 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)230430(10)AAD-1804-05; Lot number: AAD-1901-07 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)231231(10)AAD-1901-07; Lot number: AAD-1904-04 and UDI: (01)00884450374399(17)240430(10)AAD-1904-04.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of (TX, UT, PA, KY, TX, AR, CA, and PA) which included one (1) government/military consignee in KY; and the countries of (Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand).
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 85485This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dfine Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe recalled.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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