FDA Recall Terminated

1757-1: Compressor/Distractor Instrument (aka Plate Distractor Forceps), and product literature. Devices are manufactured by Spinal Concepts, Inc., An Abbott Laboratories Company

Recall: Z-0808-04 · Initiated March 1, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0808-04
Event Number
28505
Firm
Spinal Concepts, Inc
FEI Number
3000718496
Product Code
KWQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 1, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
April 13, 2007
Address
5301 Riata Park Ct, Bldg F, Austin, TX, 78727-3436

Description

1757-1: Compressor/Distractor Instrument (aka Plate Distractor Forceps), and product literature. Devices are manufactured by Spinal Concepts, Inc., An Abbott Laboratories Company

Reason

Design has insufficient articulating distance between the two component plates to prevent disassociation in vivo.

Action

The firm initiated the recall via telephone on 03/01/2004 to all distributors followed up by recall letter on 03/05/2004.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

25 (1757-1)