Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. is recalling 3 units of the Vitality Polyaxial Screw (7.5mm x 50mm) because the screws are laser-marked with the wrong size description. While the external packaging is correct, the screws themselves are incorrectly marked as '7.5 x 40'. This mismatch could lead a surgeon to use the wrong size screw during spinal surgery, potentially resulting in serious physical complications. This recall affects specific Vitality and Vital Spinal Fixation Systems distributed in Minnesota and Nebraska.
The use of a screw with an incorrect length could lead to screw perforation or indentation of vascular structures, nerves, or other critical tissues, which may cause internal injury or surgical complications.
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