Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 70MM Tl Recalled by DePuy Spine, Inc. Due to Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate...

Date: November 7, 2012
Company: DePuy Spine, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Spine, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 70MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-170 Spinal Implant Component.

Quantity: 2 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About DePuy Spine, Inc.

DePuy Spine, Inc. has 36 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report