Recall Z-1881-2016— Orthofix, Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Orthofix, Inc, initiated 2016-04-27, terminated 2016-11-23. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K153428. Product: Firebird NXG Spinal Fixation System Set Screw Driver used to insert a set screw into a spinal fixation construct. Rx Only Provided non Sterile.. Reason: There is a possibility that the subject set screw driver could disengage from the torque limiting handle when the counter torque wrench is allowed to contact the counter torque handle..

Recalling firm
Orthofix, Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-04-27
Terminated
2016-11-23
Firm location
Lewisville, TX, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Firebird NXG Spinal Fixation System Set Screw Driver used to insert a set screw into a spinal fixation construct. Rx Only Provided non Sterile.

Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the subject set screw driver could disengage from the torque limiting handle when the counter torque wrench is allowed to contact the counter torque handle.

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.