Events

Recall of Device Recall Mini MaxTorque HCS05632 Drivers

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
    54725
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0027-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-10-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=89071
  • 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
    Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
  • Reason
    The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.
  • Action
    The firm, OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc., sent an "IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE: Mini MaxTorque HCS-056-32 & HCS-056-38 Drivers" dated January 29, 2010 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue the use of these drivers immediately and return them to OrthoHelix Surgical Designs Inc, 1065 Medina Rd., Suite 500, Medina, OH 44256; ATTN: Driver Recall. Should you have any questions about system, call 330-247-1145 or the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance at 330-247-1444.

Device

Device Recall Mini MaxTorque HCS05632 Drivers
  • Model / Serial
    HSC-056-38-1067061
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA including the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
  • Product Description
    OrthoHelix Part #HCS-056-32 3.8MM Cannulated Hex Driver NON STERILE MAT: 465 SS || The drivers are used to drive screws in the Mini MaxTorque Screw System, which is intended to be used to stabilize and aid in the fusion of fractures and osteotomies involving small bones of the hand, wrist, afoot, and ankle.
  • 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