Recall of Orthofix Pedicle Screw Spinal System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Orthofix 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
    57211
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1608-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-10-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-04-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    There is a possibility that certain anti-splay caps may not mate properly during assembly of the construct to the screw body with multi-axial reduction screw assemblies.
  • Action
    The firm, Orthofix, sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated October 22, 2010 to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to: 1) identify and remove the affected product 2) complete the enclosed Tracking and Verification Form via fax to: Orthofix Inc. at 214-937-2764, and 3) contact their Account Services Representative at 1-888-298-5700 and obtain a return authorization number to return product to Orthofix, Inc. The letter also states that Orthofix Inc., will provide replacement Anti-Splay Caps via priority delivery. If you have any questions regarding the removal and return of this product to Orthofix Inc., please contact your Account Service Representative at 1-888-298-5700. Should you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Regulatory Affairs at 214-937-2061 or by email: DarlaChew@Orthofix.com.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Part #68-0111, Lot #16518-LC18.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, FL, LA , MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, TN, VA, and WA.
  • Product Description
    ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System, Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Reduction Case, Part #68-0111, Lot #16518-LC18. || Intended for use in conjunction with Multi-Axial Reduction Screw Assemblies. During assembly of a construct, the Anti-Splay Cap locks onto the Screw Body to prevent the Screw Body tabs from splaying (spreading apart). The Anti-Splay Cap is subsequently removed from the Screw Body after assembly of the construct. || The Anti-Splay Cap is a stainless steel machined instrument. The instrument is used within the Firebird Reduction Kit (Domestic, 44-9050) and the ICON Reduction Kit (International, 68-0010). || Product Code: NKB-Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation, For Degenerative Disc Disease. Class II.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Orthofix Inc, 3451 Plano Parkway, Lewisville TX 75056-9453
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA