Recall of Elegance Anterior Cervical Plates by Clariance-SAS
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Clariance-SAS is recalling 511 units of Elegance Anterior Cervical Plates due to a quality issue with burrs on the products, affecting distribution in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas.
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This notice was issued by FDA on May 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Recall of Elegance Anterior Cervical Plates
What Happened
Clariance-SAS is recalling the Elegance Anterior Cervical Plates due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished product.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include various models such as ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE (catalog numbers: 53430108, 53430110, 53430111, 53430112, 53430113, 53430114, 53430116, 53430120), ELEGANCE 2 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE (catalog numbers: 53430220, 53430224, 53430228, 53430230, 53430232, 53430234, 53430236, 53430240), and ELEGANCE 3 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE (catalog numbers: 53430338, 53430344, 53430347, 53430350, 53430353, 53430356, 53430362). Each has specific UDI-DI codes and lot numbers as detailed in the FDA documents. A total of 511 units are affected, distributed in the states of CA, IL, NY, and TX. The official recall number is Z-1821-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm, Clariance-SAS, for instructions on returns or refunds, as the recall was initiated via letter.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices that could pose a risk due to quality defects, potentially affecting patient safety during use.
Source
Information from the FDA recall notice, recall number Z-1821-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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