FDA Recall Terminated

Streamline OCT Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic System, Crosslink Counter Torque Sleeve. Spinal fixation device instrument.

Recall: Z-1829-2016 · Initiated April 22, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1829-2016
Event Number
74031
Firm
RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)
FEI Number
1000115331
Product Code
KWP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
April 22, 2016
Posted
May 26, 2016
Terminated
February 8, 2017
Address
375 River Park Cir, Marquette, MI, 49855-1781

Description

Streamline OCT Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic System, Crosslink Counter Torque Sleeve. Spinal fixation device instrument.

Reason

Potential for a product defect where the cannula may be obstructed. This obstruction could prevent a driver from going through, which increases the potential for the driver to slip, resulting in possible patient injury.

Action

RTI sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Notification dated April 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. RTI Surgical is conducting a voluntary recall of the Streamline OCT Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic System, Crosslink Counter Torque Sleeve due to the potential for a product defect where the cannula may be obstructed. This obstruction could prevent a driver from going through, which increases the potential for the driver to slip resulting in possible patient injury. For further questions, please call (906) 226-4489.

Distribution

US nationwide distribution in CA, FL, IN, MI, MO, NC, NY, and TX.

Quantity

17 devices