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Recall of Veos-Kaphron Polyaxial Screwdrivers - Distimp Spinal Equipment

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Filed March 31st, 2026
Detected March 31st, 2026
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Summary

ANSM has issued safety alert R2608136 for a recall of 847 units of Veos-Kaphron polyaxial screwdrivers manufactured by Distimp. This spinal ancillary equipment recall is a mandatory action to remove potentially defective medical devices from use in healthcare facilities. All affected users have received direct notification from Distimp regarding the recall procedures.

What changed

ANSM alert R2608136 documents a mandatory lot withdrawal action by Distimp for Veos-Kaphron polyaxial screwdrivers used in spinal surgery. The recall affects 847 units of spinal ancillary equipment. Distimp has issued notification letters to all affected users with instructions for returning or disposing of the affected devices.

Healthcare providers who received these devices must immediately cease use of Veos-Kaphron polyaxial screwdrivers from the affected lot and follow the return procedures specified in Distimp's notification letter dated 31 March 2026. Compliance with the recall is mandatory. Direct inquiries should be directed to Distimp for specific return and disposal instructions.

What to do next

  1. Cease use of all Veos-Kaphron polyaxial screwdrivers covered by recall R2608136 immediately
  2. Return affected devices to Distimp following the instructions in the notification letter
  3. Verify inventory records to confirm all 847 units are accounted for and removed from use

Source document (simplified)

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Rappel n° R2608136 destiné aux pharmacies d'usage intérieur L'ANSM a été informée de la mise en œuvre d’une action de retrait de lot effectuée par la société Distimp.
Les utilisateurs concernés ont reçu le courrier ci-joint.

Cette action de sécurité est enregistrée à l’ANSM sous le n° R2608136.
Pour toute question, merci de vous adresser directement à l’émetteur de l’action de sécurité. Consultez le courrier de la société Distimp (31/03/2026)

Named provisions

Materiel ancillaire rachis Tournevis vis polyaxiale et réduction gamme Veos-Kaphron Distimp

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Classification

Agency
ANSM
Filed
March 31st, 2026
Compliance deadline
March 31st, 2026 (today)
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
R2608136
Docket
R2608136

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Healthcare providers Government agencies
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing 6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Medical Device Recall Medical Device Distribution
Threshold
847 units of Veos-Kaphron polyaxial screwdrivers
Geographic scope
France FR

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Topics
Healthcare Product Safety

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