Events

Recall of Azure

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Orthofix, Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66660
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1089-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-02-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-12-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122914
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Appliance, fixation, spinal intervertebral body - Product Code KWQ
  • Reason
    There is a possibility that the locking mechanism of the azure anterior cervical plate may fracture during or after implantation.
  • Action
    Orthofix sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated October 29, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Immediate Action: 1. Immediately cease any further distribution or use of the AZURE" plates. 2. Notify your surgeons and staff customers that Azure" plates cannot be used and are to be returned to Orthofix. at no cost to you, see Instructions below. 3. Please complete the attached reply form indicating that you have received this letter. Product Return Instructions: To return the Azure plates, please follow these Instructions. 1. Check you inventory of Azura Implant Trays.. 2. Complete the attached form with the quantity you are returning. 3. Contact your local Orthofix representative or Orthofix customer service representative at 888--298-5700 for return instructions and shipment information and replacement with a different Orthofix Anterior Cervical Plate System. .

Device

Azure
  • Model / Serial
    86-01xx, 86-02xx, 86-03xx, 86-04xx, 86-05xx  All lot numbers manufactured to date
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and the country of Germany.
  • Product Description
    Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System, 2-Level Plate, 36 mm, Implant Grade Titanium and Nitinol, Orthofix Inc., RX Only || The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is a temporary implant, intended for anterior fixation to the cervical spine from C2 to C7 and is indicated for: A. Degenerative disc disease, B. Spondylolisthesis, C. Trauma, D. Spinal Stenosis, E. Deformities, F. Tumor, G. Pseudoarthrosis, and H. Revision of previous surgery. The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is comprised of a variety of non-sterile, single use, titanium alloy and nitinol components. The system is attached to the anterior aspect of the vertebral body by means of screw to to the cervical spine.
  • Manufacturer
    Orthofix, Inc

Manufacturer

Orthofix, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Orthofix, Inc, 3451 Plano Pkwy, Lewisville TX 75056-9453
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Orthofix International Nv
  • Source
    USFDA