FDA Recall Terminated

GE 4 inch Anterior Cervical Post, GE Part Number 1006385 or 1006385-NAV, GE Healthcare OEC Medical Systems (an accessory used with the InstaTrak 3500 plus and 9800 C-Arm Navigation systems)

Recall: Z-0001-2007 · Initiated May 31, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0001-2007
Event Number
35637
Firm
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
FEI Number
1720753
Product Code
JAA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 31, 2006
Posted
October 3, 2006
Terminated
July 27, 2011
Address
384 Wright Brothers Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-2862

Description

GE 4 inch Anterior Cervical Post, GE Part Number 1006385 or 1006385-NAV, GE Healthcare OEC Medical Systems (an accessory used with the InstaTrak 3500 plus and 9800 C-Arm Navigation systems)

Reason

Weld defect- the weld between the post body and the screw was not properly formed and can fail, even when minimal force is used.

Action

Consignees were notified by letter on 05/31/2006

Distribution

Nationwide, including one VA facility in PA. No military distribution. Foreign distribution to Canada, China, Italy, Japan, Spain.

Quantity

143 units