Events

Recall of Device Recall Power Drill Torque Limiter

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Orthofix Srl.

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
    77789
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0291-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-07-05
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=157876
  • 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
    Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component - Product Code KTT
  • Reason
    The power drill torque limiter may break during use in surgery application.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification, dated June 28, 2017, informing them of the device correction. The letter instructed distributors to immediately identify affected product in warehouses, quarantine affected product, and communicate the amount on hand to Orthofix SRL for replacement. Any customers are to be forwarded the recall notice provided to the distributor. Distributors are asked to complete the Reply Form with the appropriate information and to return it to Orthofix by fax at +39-045-6719380 or by e-mail to customerservice@orthofix.it. Hospitals were instructed to identify affected product on-site, quarantine affected units, and communicate the quantity of affected product on-hand to their local distributor or to Orthofix. Affected product will be replaced by Orthofix.

Device

Device Recall Power Drill Torque Limiter
  • Model / Serial
    Power Drill Torque Limiter: Product Code 99-93568; Lot (Exp Date) V1388296 (12/28/2019), V1388432 (12/29/2019), V1389857 (01/13/2020), V1400707 (05/18/2020), V1400940 (05/23/2020), V1410027 (09/01/2020); UDI: 18054242512318.   Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit: Product Code 99-93506; Lot (Exp Date) V1389818 (01/12/2020), V1389819 (01/12/2020), V1389886 (02/13/2020), V1399881 (05/10/2020), V1400800 (05/22/2020), V1402023 (06/03/2020), V1405602 (07/17/2020), V1406422 (07/26/2020), V1410082 (09/02/2020), R1412578 (09/28/2020), V1414451 (10/19/2020), V1421785 (02/01/2021), V1425406 (03/13/2021), B1012462 (06/19/2021), B1012776 (06/26/2021), B1019431 (07/05/2021), B1031608 (08/05/2021), B1052165 (10/23/2021), B1049195 (10/25/2021), B1080028 (02/16/2022), B1099157 (04/08/2022), B1107271 (04/09/2022); UDI: 18054242512325.   Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile: Product Code 99-93509; Lot (Exp Date) V1408711 (08/01/2020), V1410026 (09/01/2020), V1422854 (02/14/2021), V1427350 (04/09/2021), V1429217 (04/26/2021), B1083360 (02/20/2022); UDI: 18054242513629.   Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box: Product Code 99-93790; Lot (Exp Date) B1019281 (04/09/2021); UDI: 1805424515159.   Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box: Product Code 99-93791; Lot (Exp Date) B1019282 (04/09/2021); UDI: 18054242515166.  Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame; Product Code 99-93792; Lot (Exp Date) V140597 (03/21/2020); UDI: 18054242513643.   Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame: Product Code 99-93793; Lot (Exp Date) V1409944 (03/09/2020); UDI: 18054242513650.   Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box: Product Code 99-93794; Lot (Exp Date) V1410194 (04/18/2020). UDI: 18054242513667.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of CA, FL, & PA; and, the countries of Australia, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, & United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Orthofix Power Drill Torque Limiter, Sterile, Rx Only, Single Use; Sold individually and in the Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit, Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile, Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box, Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame, and Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box. || Intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment.
  • Manufacturer
    Orthofix Srl

Manufacturer

Orthofix Srl
  • Manufacturer Address
    Orthofix Srl, Via Delle Nazioni 9, Bussolengo Italy
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Orthofix International Nv
  • Source
    USFDA