CLASS II Device recall · Reported 14 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System recalled by Integrity Implants
Integrity Implants is recalling FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System (previously XCage Interbody Fusion System) Instructions, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Feb 2018 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-0405-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81247
- Recalling firm
- Integrity Implants, Cooper City, FL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Feb 2018
- FDA classified
- 7 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Spinal Implants
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +253 days |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Recently Integrity Implants uncovered a discrepancy in the cleaning parameters in several of their labeling material. The firm is initiating the field correction to ensure that updated information is provided to all accounts.
Product as listed by the FDA
FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System (previously XCage Interbody Fusion System) Instructions for Use (IFU's) only. Product Usage: Indicated for spinal intervertebral body fusion with autogenous bone graft in skeletally mature individuals with degenerative disc disease.
Where it was distributed
US nationwide in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, and VA.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Recently Integrity Implants uncovered a discrepancy in the cleaning parameters in several of their labeling material. The firm is initiating the field correction to ensure that updated information is provided to all accounts.
Which lots are affected?
ALL Lots of devices are affected - IFU's are added at the time of fulfillment. FlareHawk Instructions for Use 1- IFU-0150, Rev E FlareHawk Surgical Technique Manual STM-00001, Rev A FlareHawk Surgical Technical Manual 1-STM-0336, Rev C
Where was it sold?
US nationwide in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, and VA.
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.
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