FDA Recall Terminated

Axial Torque Limiting Driver (1st generation) Product Usage: The Bradshaw Medical Axial Torque Limiting Driver is a reusable surgical instrument designed to limit the magnitude of applied (input) torque transferred to an external (output) device or fastener in the clockwise direction. The device is a non-adjustable mechanical click style hand torque tool which presents an audible and tactile click when the maximum desired torque is reached.

Recall: Z-1637-2016 · Initiated February 2, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1637-2016
Event Number
73873
Firm
Bradshaw Medical Inc.
FEI Number
3006846753
Product Code
HXC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 2, 2015
Posted
May 10, 2016
Terminated
January 10, 2020
Address
10325 58th Pl, Kenosha, WI, 53144-7872

Description

Axial Torque Limiting Driver (1st generation) Product Usage: The Bradshaw Medical Axial Torque Limiting Driver is a reusable surgical instrument designed to limit the magnitude of applied (input) torque transferred to an external (output) device or fastener in the clockwise direction. The device is a non-adjustable mechanical click style hand torque tool which presents an audible and tactile click when the maximum desired torque is reached.

Reason

A component failure could cause a situation where the applied torque was significantly higher than the calibrated torque setting.

Action

Consignees were sent a Bradshaw Medical "Product Withdrawal Notice" letter, date marked starting February 2, 2015. The letter specified the Part Number, Lot Number (s) and Shipped date for each consignee. The letter described the product and advised consignees to discontinue use of the product. Requested consignees to complete and return the Customer /Distribution verification Form to BMI Regulatory Affairs FAX (262) 925-1380 and to further send the "Withdrawal Notice and Customer Verification Form" to all customers to whom they have distributed the product.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, OH, PA, TN UT, VA and the country of UNITED KINGDOM

Quantity

3,760 units