FDA Recall Terminated

MaxLock Screwdriver, part MXS-056. This is a surgical instrument used in conjunction with the MaxLock Plate and Screw System.

Recall: Z-0598-06 · Initiated November 1, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0598-06
Event Number
34498
Firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
FEI Number
3000718467
Product Code
HRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 1, 2005
Posted
March 9, 2006
Terminated
April 25, 2012
Address
1815 W Market Street, Suite 205, Akron, OH, 44313

Description

MaxLock Screwdriver, part MXS-056. This is a surgical instrument used in conjunction with the MaxLock Plate and Screw System.

Reason

Screwdriver pilot taper tip can break during surgery.

Action

Between 11/1 and 11/7/05, the recalling firm visited 12 of the consignees and collected the product, and phoned the other 2 consignees and requested return of the product.

Distribution

Ohio, Missouri, Texas, South Dakota, Colorado, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.

Quantity

14