Events

Recall of Device Recall Integra UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver.

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by SeaSpine 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
    68362
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1841-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-06-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-12-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127469
  • 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
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    Integra has identified through an investigation of complaints that there may be the potential for the tip of a single lot number of the ucr 3mm hex, large axial driver, 91-1123 to twist or become rounded during use.
  • Action
    Integra sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated May 21, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed: 1. If you have distributed the affected product, identify those customers and forward the attached Integra Medical Device Recall Notice to them. 2. Inspect your inventory of UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Drivers (Catalogue Number: 91- 1123). If you have product with lot number MO16090B, STOP USING IMMEDIATELY. If you have product of any other lot number, you can continue to use it. The event has been isolated to this single lot. 3. We also request that regardless if you have a UCR Driver with the affected lot, you complete the attached form and return it to us as soon as possible as indicated. We recommend you keep a copy of the form for your records. 4. When your form is received, Customer Service will contact you and provide an RMA number, directions to return the product, and input an order to replace the quantity you indicate on the form. Should you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact Customer Service at 1-866- 942-8698. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation in this effort. : .

Device

Device Recall Integra UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver.
  • Model / Serial
    Catalogue Number: 91- 1123. Lot No. M016090B.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including the states of : AL, CA, OH, NM and TN.
  • Product Description
    Integra UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver. || The UCR Hex Axial Driver is a surgical instrument used to implant and remove polyaxial screws of varying reduction heights provided with the Malibu", UCR, and NewPort" Systems. The Malibu", UCR, NewPort" Systems are intended to be used as a temporary or permanent posterior, non-cervical implant to correct spinal disorders and provide stabilization of the spine to permit the biological process of spinal fusions to occur. Accepted standard techniques of spinal fusion are an integral part of the implantation of these systems. Indications For Use: The Malibu", UCR, NewPort" Systems are intended to be used as a temporary or permanent posterior, non-cervical implant to correct spinal disorders and provide stabilization of the spine to permit the biological process of spinal fusions to occur. Accepted standard techniques of spinal fusion are an integral part of the implantation of these systems. The intended use of the Malibu, UCR, and NewPort Systems, when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System, is to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine.
  • Manufacturer
    SeaSpine Inc

Manufacturer

SeaSpine Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    SeaSpine Inc, 2302 La Mirada Dr, Vista CA 92081-7862
  • Source
    USFDA