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Recall of Device Recall Pathfinder NXT Closure Top Driver Short

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer 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
    58536
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2723-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-05-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-07-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99672
  • 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
    Screwdriver - Product Code HXX
  • Reason
    Zimmer spine, inc. is initiating a voluntary recall regarding an increased risk of rounding or partial rounding of the hex tip on the 3566-1 (long) and 3566-2 (short) closure top driver used for insertion, provisional tightening, and final locking of closure tops during the screw and rod construct assembly of the pathfinder nxt pedicle screw system. when the hex tip of the closure top driver is.
  • Action
    Zimmer, Inc. issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated April 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed that (THE GOLD CLOSURE TOP DRIVERS 3566-1 and 3566-2 ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR FINAL TIGHTENING); an alternate instrument for final construct tightening will be included in the instrument set 3570-1 short and 3570-2 long (These instruments are silver instead of gold for easy identification and do not include a retention feature for holding the Closure Top); to ensure final drivers are added to each PathFinder NXT set and inspect Closure Top Drivers for rounded hex wear; contact their customer service representative if they do not have both versions; and complete and return all attached forms via fax to: Zimmer Spine at 512-258-0995. The letter states that the firm will revise the surgical technique to show the updated uses of the screwdrivers. Please keep Zimmer Spine informed of any adverse events associated with the device or any other Zimmer spine product by calling 800-326-0635. For any further questions or concerns contact the Vice President Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs at 800-655-2614.

Device

Device Recall Pathfinder NXT Closure Top Driver Short
  • Model / Serial
    REF 3566-2 Lots 62TR, 65DD, 66CG.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, WI, MI, KS, OK, TX, GA, TN, FL, NJ, CT, PA and the countries of: Australia and Italy.
  • Product Description
    Pathfinder NXT Closure top driver - short, REF 3566-2, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN || Product Usage: The Closure Top Driver is used in conjunction with compressors, distractors, and reducers, as needed, to manipulate and hold the spine into the desired position via loosening/tightening maneuvers on the provisionally inserted closure tops of the construct assembly. After confirmation of correct screw and rod placement, the Closure Top Driver is used to apply final torque to the provisionally tightened closure tops to secure the construct assembly. The Closure Top Driver is also used to remove previously inserted closure tops during construct removal.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Inc., 1800 W Center St, Warsaw IN 46580-2304
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA