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Recall of Device Recall PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by SpineFrontier, 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
    66873
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0554-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-06-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124211
  • 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 - Product Code MNI
  • Reason
    Screw inserters may not mate properly with hex interface of the screws.
  • Action
    The firm, SpineFrontier, Inc., sent an "Urgent PedFuse Screw Inserter Voluntary Recall Notification" letter on November 20, 2013 to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to initiate the immediate return of the recalled products and to complete a recall ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM via fax or email to: SpineFrontier, Inc., 500 Cummings Center, Suite 3500, Beverly MA 01915, Attn: Customer Service; Fax: 978-232-3991; email: customerservice@spinefrontier.com. Please feel free to contact at 978-232-3990 Monday thru Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM Eastern with any questions.

Device

Device Recall PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters
  • Model / Serial
    VM 13194-34457
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to states of:Texas, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Florida. .
  • Product Description
    PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond Part# 11-80111 || The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond, and Screw Inserter 08-9 REset are used as a screw capture, screw driver, and screw insertion tool in the PedFuse system.
  • Manufacturer
    SpineFrontier, Inc.

Manufacturer

SpineFrontier, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    SpineFrontier, Inc., 500 Cummings Ctr Ste 3500, Beverly MA 01915-6516
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    SpineFrontier, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA