CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 14 Apr 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nuvasive Precice Unyte System (Humerus and Tibia) recalled
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics is recalling Nuvasive Precice Unyte System (Humerus and Tibia): Precice Trauma Nail System/Precice, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Feb 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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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-1350-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87353
- Recalling firm
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 12 Feb 2021
- FDA classified
- 5 Apr 2021
- Reported
- 14 Apr 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 14 Apr 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Product as listed by the FDA
NUVASIVE PRECICE UNYTE System (Humerus and Tibia): PRECICE Trauma Nail System/PRECICE Unyte-Humerus Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 165 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 180 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 195 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 210 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 225 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 240 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 255 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 270 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 285 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter, 300 mm length; End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 0mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 2mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 5mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 10mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 15mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 0mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 2mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 5mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 10mm); End Cap for PRECICE Trauma Intramedullary Nail System Implant (humeral nail, 15mm); 3.5 mm Locking Screw, 20 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 3.5 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; Locking Screw, 3.5x65mm; Locking Screw, 3.5x70mm; Locking Screw, 3.5x75mm; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 5.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; PRECICE Trauma Nail System/Precice Unyte-Tibia Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 240 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 255 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 270 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 285 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 300 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 315 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, antegrade tibia 10 degree bend, 11.5 mm diameter, 330 mm length; Orthopedic trauma intra
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution, including U.S. Nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Is Nuvasive Precice Unyte System (Humerus and Tibia): Precice Trauma Nail System/Precice recalled?
Yes. Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics recalled Nuvasive Precice Unyte System (Humerus and Tibia): Precice Trauma Nail System/Precice on 12 Feb 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1350-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Which lots are affected?
All Lots manufactured between April 2015 to February 2021. PRECICE Unyte Product Codes (for Humerus): Trauma intramedullary rod, humerus, 8.5 mm diameter: CDH8.5-20L165; CDH8.5-20L180; CDH8.5-30L195; CDH8.5-50L210; CDH8.5-50M225; CDH8.5-50M240; CDH8.5-80M255; CDH8.5-80M270; CDH8.5-80M285; CDH8.5-80M300; end cap for trauma intramedullary humeral nail: HEC1-000; HEC2-000; HEC3-000; HEC4-000; HEC5-000; Locking screws: LSB3-020; LSB3-025; LSB3-030; LSB3-035; LSB3-040; LSB3-045; LSB3-050; LSB3-055; LSB3-060; LSB3-065; LSB3-070; LSB3-075; LSB5-020; LSB5-025; LSB5-030; LSB5-035; LSB5-040; LSB5-045; LSB5-050; LSB5-055; LSB5-060; LSB5-065; LSB5-070; LSB5-075; LSC5-020; LSC5-025; LSC5-030; LSC5-035; LSC5-040; LSC5-045; LSC5-050; LSC5-055; LSC5-060; LSC5-065; LSC5-070; LSC5-075; LSC5-080; LSC5-085; LSC5-090; LSC5-095; LSC5-100. GTIN Number (for Humerus): 00812258022730; 00812258022747; 00812258022754; 00812258022761; 00812258022778; 00812258022785; 00812258022792; 00812258022808; 00812258022815; 00812258022822; 00812258028121; 00812258028138; 00812258028145; 00812258028152; 00812258028169; 00812258021337; 00812258021344; 00812258021351; 00812258021368; 00812258021375; 00812258021382; 00812258021399; 00812258021405; 00812258021412; 00887517936233; 00887517936240; 00887517936257; 00856719002886; 00856719002893; 00856719002909; 00856719002916; 00856719002923; 00856719002930; 00856719002947; 00856719002954; 00856719002961; 00856719002978; 00856719002985; 00856719002992; 00812258021511; 00812258021528; 00812258021535; 00812258021542; 00812258021559; 00812258021566; 00812258021573; 00812258021580; 00812258021597; 00812258021603; 00812258021610; 00812258021627; 00887517001030; 00887517001047; 00887517001054; 00887517001061; 00887517001078; Precice Unyte Product Codes (for Tibia): trauma intramedullary rod, 11.5 mm diameter: CDT11.5-30T240; CDT11.5-30T255; CDT11.5-30T270; CDT11.5-30T285; CDT11.5-30T300; CDT11.5-30T315; CDT11.5-30T330; CDT11.5-30T345; CDT11.5-30T360; CDT11.5-30T375; CDT11.5C-30T240; CDT11.5C-30T255; CDT11.5C-30T270; CDT11.5C-30T285; CDT11.5C-30T300; CDT11.5C-30T315; CDT11.5C-30T330; CDT11.5C-30T345; CDT11.5C-30T360; CDT11.5C-30T375; trauma intramedullary rod, 12.5 mm diameter: CDT12.5-30T240; CDT12.5-30T255; CDT12.5-30T270; CDT12.5-30T285; CDT12.5-30T300; CDT12.5-30T315; CDT12.5-30T330; CDT12.5-30T345; CDT12.5-30T360; CDT12.5-30T375; CDT12.5C-30T240; CDT12.5C-30T255; CDT12.5C-30T270; CDT12.5C-30T285; CDT12.5C-30T300; CDT12.5C-30T315; CDT12.5C-30T330; CDT12.5C-30T345; CDT12.5C-30T360; CDT12.5C-30T375; end cap for trauma intramedullary nail: TEC1-000; TEC1-005; TEC1-010; TEC1-015; TEC1-020; Locking screws: TSA4.5-020; TSA4.5-025; TSA4.5-030; TSA4.5-035; TSA4.5-040; TSA4.5-045; TSA4.5-050; TSA4.5-055; TSA4.5-060; TSA4.5-065; TSA4.5-070; TSA4.5-075; TSA4-020; TSA4-022.5; TSA4-025; TSA4-027.5; TSA4-030; TSA4-032.5; TSA4-035; TSA4-037.5; TSA4-040; TSA4-042.5; TSA4-045; TSA4-047.5; TSA4-050; TSA4-055; TSA4-060; TSA4-065; TSA4-070; TSA4-075; TSA4-080; TSA4-085; TSA4-090; TSA4-095; TSA4-100; TSA4-100; TSA5-020; TSA5-020; TSA5-022.5; TSA5-022.5; TSA5-025; TSA5-025; TSA5-027.5; TSA5-027.5; TSA5-030; TSA5-030; TSA5-032.5; TSA5-032.5; TSA5-035; TSA5-035; TSA5-037.5; TSA5-037.5; TSA5-040; TSA5-040; TSA5-042.5; TSA5-042.5; TSA5-045; TSA5-045; TSA5-047.5; TSA5-047.5; TSA5-050; TSA5-050; TSA5-052.5; TSA5-055; TSA5-055; TSA5-057.5; TSA5-060; TSA5-060; TSA5-062.5; TSA5-065; TSA5-065; TSA5-067.5; TSA5-070; TSA5-070; TSA5-072.5; TSA5-075; TSA5-075; TSA5-080; TSA5-080; TSA5-085; TSA5-085; TSA5-090; TSA5-090; TSA5-095; TSA5-095; TSA5-100; TSA5-100; TSA5-105; TSA5-105; TSA5-110; TSA5-110. GTIN Number (for Tibia): 00812258027322; 00812258027339; 00812258027346; 00812258027353; 00812258027360; 00812258027377; 00812258027384; 00812258027391; 00812258027407; 00812258027414; 00812258027421; 00812258027438; 00812258027445; 00812258027452; 00812258027469; 00812258027476; 00812258027483; 00812258027490; 00812258027506; 00812258027513; 00812258027520; 00812258027537; 00812258027544; 00812258027551; 00812258027568; 00812258027575; 00812258027582; 00812258027599; 00812258027605; 00812258027612; 00812258027629; 00812258027636; 00812258027643; 00812258027650; 00812258027667; 00812258027674; 00812258027681; 00812258027698; 00812258027704; 00812258027711; 00812258028039; 00812258028046; 00812258028053; 00812258028060; 00812258028077; 00887517936011; 00887517936028; 00887517936035; 00887517936042; 00887517936059; 00887517936066; 00887517936073; 00887517936080; 00887517936097; 00887517936202; 00887517936219; 00887517936226; 00887517000033; 00887517000040; 00887517000057; 00887517000064; 00887517000071; 00887517000088; 00887517000095; 00887517000101; 00887517000118; 00887517000125; 00887517000132; 00887517000149; 00887517000156; 00887517000163; 00887517000170; 00887517000187; 00887517000194; 00887517000200; 00887517000217; 00887517000224; 00887517000231; 00887517000248; 00887517000255; 00887517000255; 00812258027728; 00887517000262; 00812258027735; 00887517000279; 00812258027742; 00887517000286; 00812258027759; 00887517000293; 00812258027766; 00887517000309; 00812258027773; 00887517000316; 00812258027780; 00887517000323; 00812258027797; 00887517000330; 00812258027803; 00887517000347; 00812258027810; 00887517000354; 00812258027827; 00887517000361; 00812258027834; 00887517000378; 00812258027841; 00887517000385; 00812258027858; 00812258027865; 00887517000392; 00812258027872; 00812258027889; 00887517000408; 00812258027896; 00812258027902; 00887517000415; 00812258027919; 00812258027926; 00887517000422; 00812258027933; 00812258027940; 00887517000439; 00812258027957; 00887517000446; 00812258027964; 00887517000453; 00812258027971; 00887517000460; 00812258027988; 00887517000477; 00812258027995; 00887517000484; 00812258028008; 00812258028008; 00812258028015; 00812258028015; Precice Unyte Product Codes (covers both Humerus and Tibia): trauma intramedullary rod, 10.7 mm diameter: T10.7-50A205; T10.7-50A225; T10.7-50A240; T10.7-50B205; T10.7-50B225; T10.7-50B240; T10.7-50C205; T10.7-50C225; T10.7-50C240; T10.7-50D205; T10.7-50D225; T10.7-50D240; T10.7-50E205; T10.7-50E225; T10.7-50E240; T10.7-80A255; T10.7-80A285; T10.7-80A315; T10.7-80A345; T10.7-80A375; T10.7-80B255; T10.7-80B285; T10.7-80B315; T10.7-80B345; T10.7-80B375; T10.7-80C255; T10.7-80C285; T10.7-80C315; T10.7-80C345; T10.7-80C375; T10.7-80D255; T10.7-80D285; T10.7-80D315; T10.7-80D345; T10.7-80D375; T10.7-80E255; T10.7-80E285; T10.7-80E315; T10.7-80E345; T10.7-80E375; trauma intramedullary rod, 12.5 mm diameter: T12.5-50A205; T12.5-50A225; T12.5-50A240; T12.5-50B205; T12.5-50B225; T12.5-50B240; T12.5-50C205; T12.5-50C225; T12.5-50C240; T12.5-50D205; T12.5-50D225; T12.5-50D240; T12.5-50E205; T12.5-50E225; T12.5-50E240; T12.5-80A255; T12.5-80A285; T12.5-80A315; T12.5-80A345; T12.5-80A375; T12.5-80B255; T12.5-80B285; T12.5-80B315; T12.5-80B345; T12.5-80B375; T12.5-80C255; T12.5-80C285; T12.5-80C315; T12.5-80C345; T12.5-80C375; T12.5-80D255; T12.5-80D285; T12.5-80D315; T12.5-80D345; T12.5-80D375; T12.5-80E255; T12.5-80E285; T12.5-80E315; T12.5-80E345; T12.5-80E375; trauma intramedullary rod, 8.5 mm diameter: T8.5-50A205; T8.5-50A225; T8.5-50A240; T8.5-50B205; T8.5-50B225; T8.5-50B240; T8.5-50C205; T8.5-50C225; T8.5-50C240; T8.5-50D205; T8.5-50D225; T8.5-50D240; T8.5-50E205; T8.5-50E225; T8.5-50E240; T8.5-80A255; T8.5-80A285; T8.5-80A315; T8.5-80A345; T8.5-80A375; T8.5-80B255; T8.5-80B285; T8.5-80B315; T8.5-80B345; T8.5-80B375; T8.5-80C255; T8.5-80C285; T8.5-80C315; T8.5-80C345; T8.5-80C375; T8.5-80D255; T8.5-80D285; T8.5-80D315; T8.5-80D345; T8.5-80D375; T8.5-80E255; T8.5-80E285; T8.5-80E315; T8.5-80E345; T8.5-80E375; GTIN Number (covers both Humerus and Tibia): 00812258023836; 00812258023843; 00812258023850; 00812258023119; 00812258023126; 00812258023133; 00812258023591; 00812258023607; 00812258023614; 00812258023355; 00812258023362; 00812258023379; 00812258024079; 00812258024086; 00812258024093; 00812258023867; 00812258023874; 00812258023881; 00812258023898; 00812258023904; 00812258023140; 00812258023157; 00812258023164; 00812258023171; 00812258023188; 00812258023621; 00812258023638; 00812258023645; 00812258023652; 00812258023669; 00812258023386; 00812258023393; 00812258023409; 00812258023416; 00812258023423; 00812258024109; 00812258024116; 00812258024123; 00812258024130; 00812258024147; 00812258023911; 00812258023928; 00812258023935; 00812258023195; 00812258023201; 00812258023218; 00812258023676; 00812258023683; 00812258023690; 00812258023430; 00812258023447; 00812258023454; 00812258024154; 00812258024161; 00812258024178; 00812258023942; 00812258023959; 00812258023966; 00812258023973; 00812258023980; 00812258023225; 00812258023232; 00812258023249; 00812258023256; 00812258023263; 00812258023706; 00812258023713; 00812258023720; 00812258023737; 00812258023744; 00812258023461; 00812258023478; 00812258023485; 00812258023492; 00812258023508; 00812258024185; 00812258024192; 00812258024208; 00812258024215; 00812258024222; 00812258023751; 00812258023768; 00812258023775; 00812258023034; 00812258023041; 00812258023058; 00812258023515; 00812258023522; 00812258023539; 00812258023270; 00812258023287; 00812258023294; 00812258023997; 00812258024000; 00812258024017; 00812258023782; 00812258023799; 00812258023805; 00812258023812; 00812258023829; 00812258023065; 00812258023072; 00812258023089; 00812258023096; 00812258023102; 00812258023546; 00812258023553; 00812258023560; 00812258023577; 00812258023584; 00812258023300; 00812258023317; 00812258023324; 00812258023331; 00812258023348; 00812258024024; 00812258024031; 00812258024048; 00812258024055; 00812258024062;
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution, including U.S. Nationwide.
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 21 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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