FDA Recall Terminated

T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled instruments that have a quick release end. The silicone T-handle has an impactor cap on the proximal end of the handle which is designed to be struck with a mallet. T-handles are used primarily to attach to, and operate a wide range of instruments used during implantation of spinal intervertebral body fusion devices intended for intervertebral body fusion of the spine of skeletally mature patients.

Recall: Z-1932-2013 · Initiated August 29, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1932-2013
Event Number
64993
Firm
SpineFrontier, Inc.
FEI Number
3005977257
Product Code
MDM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
August 29, 2012
Posted
August 8, 2013
Terminated
October 18, 2013
Address
500 Cummings Ctr, Ste 3500, Beverly, MA, 01915-6516

Description

T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled instruments that have a quick release end. The silicone T-handle has an impactor cap on the proximal end of the handle which is designed to be struck with a mallet. T-handles are used primarily to attach to, and operate a wide range of instruments used during implantation of spinal intervertebral body fusion devices intended for intervertebral body fusion of the spine of skeletally mature patients.

Reason

During an operation the strike plate of a T-Handle loosened and separated from the T-Handle.

Action

On August 29, 2011, The Supply Chain Team was notified of the recall via email. They were informed that all handles are being pulled from the field. This resulted in the return of all T-Handles to SpineFrontier. Further questions please call (978) 232-3990.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of MA, NV and TX.

Quantity

11