FDA Recall Terminated

DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrench Product Code 2797-29-510 The device is intended for use during the final tightening of an Expedium Offset Spinal Construct.

Recall: Z-0685-2013 · Initiated July 24, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0685-2013
Event Number
62719
Firm
DePuy Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
1526439
Product Code
HXC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 24, 2012
Posted
January 16, 2013
Terminated
December 30, 2013
Address
325 Paramount Dr, Raynham, MA, 02767-5199

Description

DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrench Product Code 2797-29-510 The device is intended for use during the final tightening of an Expedium Offset Spinal Construct.

Reason

A component within the handle of the Expedium Offset Torque Wrench is prematurely wearing, potentially resulting in the instrument recording torque values outside of the specification.

Action

DePuy Spine issued an Urgent - Voluntary Product Recall Notification dated July 24, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to disconstinue the use of the affected product and to remove the EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrenches from service and return to DePuy Synthes Spine until direction can be provided by DePuy Synthes Spine regarding a replacement torque limiting device. For questions regarding this recall call 508-828-3769.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and the UK.

Quantity

140 units