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Event 66660

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
October 29, 2013
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Orthofix, Inc

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System, 2-Level Plate, 36 mm, Implant Grade Titanium and Nitinol, Orthofix Inc., RX Only The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is a temporary implant, intended for anterior fixation to the cervical spine from C2 to C7 and is indicated for: A. Degenerative disc disease, B. Spondylolisthesis, C. Trauma, D. Spinal Stenosis, E. Deformities, F. Tumor, G. Pseudoarthrosis, and H. Revision of previous surgery. The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is comprised of a variety of non-sterile, single use, titanium alloy and nitinol components. The system is attached to the anterior aspect of the vertebral body by means of screw to to the cervical spine.

Z-1089-2014
Recall number
Z-1089-2014
Initiated
October 29, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Orthofix, Inc
Quantity
4,172 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
There is a possibility that the locking mechanism of the Azure Anterior Cervical Plate may fracture during or after implantation.

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Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the locking mechanism of the Azure Anterior Cervical Plate may fracture during or after implantation.

Code information

86-01xx, 86-02xx, 86-03xx, 86-04xx, 86-05xx All lot numbers manufactured to date

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and the country of Germany.