Events

Recall of Ratcheting Torque Limiting Handle

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
    58473
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3162-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-04-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-09-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99424
  • 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
    Upon reaching torque limit, there is a possibility the product may jam or exhibit a ratchet direction switch from forward to reverse.
  • Action
    Orthofix, Inc. sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated April 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to identify and remove the affected product from use. Customers were advised to use the combination of the Ratching R Handle and the Set Screw Driver if they experience problems with the Ratching Torque Limiting Handle. A Tracking and Verification form was attached for customers to complete and return to the Orthofix Inc. Regulatory Affairs Department via fax at 214-937-3322. Contact your Account Services Representative at 888-298-5700 for questions regarding the removal and return of the affected product.

Device

Ratcheting Torque Limiting Handle
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia and Germany.
  • Product Description
    Ratcheting Torque Limiting Handle, Catalog Number 52-1012, Orthofix Spinal Implants, Firebird Spinal Fixation System, Firebird Spinal Fixation System DDD Instrument Case. || Product is intended for use with the Set Screw Driver (52-1061) and Adjustable Counter Torque Wrench (52-1265) to perform the final tightening of set screws in a spinal implant construct.
  • Manufacturer
    Orthofix, Inc.

Manufacturer

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