FDA Recall Terminated

Caddy - PedFuse, Screw Caddy, 8MM and 9MM, Part Number: 11-80009 Rev. B The caddy holds, in an organized fashion within the case, 8mm and 9mm pedicle screws used during implantation of pedicle screw system devices intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments of skeletally mature patients

Recall: Z-1869-2013 · Initiated October 5, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1869-2013
Event Number
64987
Firm
SpineFrontier, Inc.
FEI Number
3005977257
Product Code
FSM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 5, 2012
Posted
August 1, 2013
Terminated
July 29, 2015
Address
500 Cummings Ctr, Ste 3500, Beverly, MA, 01915-6516

Description

Caddy - PedFuse, Screw Caddy, 8MM and 9MM, Part Number: 11-80009 Rev. B The caddy holds, in an organized fashion within the case, 8mm and 9mm pedicle screws used during implantation of pedicle screw system devices intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments of skeletally mature patients

Reason

Two sections that are designated for the 8mm and 9mm screws were switched; the holes that hold the 8mm screws are designed for 9mm screws, and the holes that hold the 9mm screws are designated for 8mm screws.

Action

The firm, SpineFrontier, sent an Advisory Notice entitled "URGENT May 1, 2013, PedFuse Screw Caddy Removal" dated May 1, 2013 to their consignees/customers. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken. Consignees/customers were informed that a removal has been initiated to remove the parts from the field to ensure that all sets contain correctly marked screw caddies. Consignees/customers wre instructed to complete and return the URGENT PedFuse Screw Caddy Removal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM via fax to: SpineFrontier, Inc., 978-232-3991 or email: [email protected]. Replacement caddies will be shipped upon receipt of completed acknowledgement form and RMA request for part return. Please feel free to contact SpineFrontier at 978-232-3990 with any questions.

Distribution

US distribution in states of: CO, DC, MA and TX.

Quantity

11 caddies