Events

Recall of Device Recall Mini MaxLock Extreme Plating System Case and Tray

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Orthohelix Surgical Designs 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
    59462
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3081-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-07-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-09-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=102838
  • 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
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Reason
    The surgical tray does not meet our instruction for use (ifu) for dry time requirement.
  • Action
    Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc sent a RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated July 6, 2011 and an UPDATED URGENT RECALL 2ND NOTIFICATION letter dated July 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the recalled product, the problem, and the Field Correction actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to remove the blue rubber mat in the utility bay of the tray base immediately, tag the mat with the tray number, and return it to recalling firm immediately. The letter states once customers have removed the blue rubber mat from the tray base, they may continue to use the tray and system normally. No further actions or precautions are needed. Distributors were also asked to notify their customers of the recall. If you have any questions, please call 330-247-1444 or 330-247-1445.

Device

Device Recall Mini MaxLock Extreme Plating System Case and Tray
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number(s): MXM-901; Tray codes affected: LAQ, LAV, LCL, LCN, LBZ, LCA, LBV, LCU, LAR, LBJ, LBT, LDE, LDG, LBL, LCD, LBI, LCI, LBQ, LCV, LBK, LBC, LCW, LCB, LDH, LBM, LCM, LCK, LDB, LBS, LCE, LDD, LDF, LAX, LDI, LAP, LBH, LBP, LAO, LBB, LBE, LBX, LCH, LAT, LAS, LCR, LDC, LAW, LCJ, LDJ, LCZ, LAU, LBF, LCQ, LBN, LCP, LCX, LBU, LBW, LBY, LCT, LCY, LAY, LAZ, LBA, LBD, LBG, LBO, LBR, LCC, LCF, LCG, LCS, LDA, LDM, LDN, LDO, LDP, LDQ, LDR, LDS, LDT, LDU & LDK.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.
  • Product Description
    Mini MaxLock Extreme Plating System Case & Tray, Model Number(s): MXM-901, || Product Usage: The Mini MaxLock Extreme Plating System is intended to stabilize and aid in the repair of fractures, fusions, and osteotomies for small bones and bone fragments. Surgical Case and Tray Delivery System used to house plating and screw orthopedic implant system and instrumentation.
  • Manufacturer
    Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc

Manufacturer

Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc, 1065 Medina Rd., Suite 500, Medina OH 44256
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Wright Medical Group NV
  • Source
    USFDA