FDA Recall Terminated

PERPOS Driver; Catalog # 6112 Interventional Spine, Inc. A cannulated, driver to be used over a K-wire to engage the head of the 4.5mm BONE-LOK PLS Implant (LSW-45-3040) and drive it into the bone. The PERPOS Driver (61 12) is sold as either a component of the Single Use PERPOS PLS System (9045-01, 9045-02), a component of the Reusable BONE-LOK PLS System (9039-01, 9039-02), or as a stand-alone tool.

Recall: Z-0047-2012 · Initiated February 3, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0047-2012
Event Number
58461
Firm
Interventional Spine Inc
FEI Number
3003523239
Product Code
HXX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
February 3, 2011
Posted
October 13, 2011
Terminated
February 5, 2013
Address
13700 Alton Pkwy, Ste 160, Irvine, CA, 92618-1618

Description

PERPOS Driver; Catalog # 6112 Interventional Spine, Inc. A cannulated, driver to be used over a K-wire to engage the head of the 4.5mm BONE-LOK PLS Implant (LSW-45-3040) and drive it into the bone. The PERPOS Driver (61 12) is sold as either a component of the Single Use PERPOS PLS System (9045-01, 9045-02), a component of the Reusable BONE-LOK PLS System (9039-01, 9039-02), or as a stand-alone tool.

Reason

This recall has been initiated due to drivers that may contain a burr in the distal tip preventing full seating of the driver onto the head of the facet screw, resulting in difficulty screwing the facet screw into the bone. Use of this product may result in a delay of the surgical procedure

Action

Interventional Spine, Inc. sent an "Urgent Recall" letter dated March 15, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included; affected product, reason for recall and recommendations. Customers were asked to immediately examine inventory, quarantine affected product and to notify International Spine, Inc if any product remain. For information on this recall contact the firm at (949) 472-0006.

Distribution

Word wide Distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the states of CO, CT, FL, KY, LA, MA, NC, NY, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WI; and the countries of Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the U.K.

Quantity

12 units