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Device product

Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System Instrumentation Modular Screw Driver, Product Usage: The Modular Screw Driver is used for inserting a modular bone screw into the pedicle during a spinal fixation procedure. It is a reusable instrument.

Z-0855-2014

November 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Orthofix, Inc.
Event
Event 66969
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
443
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0855-2014

Official wording

Reason: Orthofix received 6 complaints which resulted in a reportable events due to extended surgical times greater than 30 minutes for the Modular Screw Driver (PN 52-1332). The complaints alleged that the screw driver's collet would malfunction resulting in the surgeon being unable to use the Modular Screw Driver to effectively place Modular Screws, which may result in a delay of surgery.

Code information: Production Identification Numbers: Part Number 52-1332, All Lot Numbers.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including (Puerto Rico) and the countries of: Spain, Germany, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, and Israel.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Orthofix received 6 complaints which resulted in a reportable events due to extended surgical times greater than 30 minutes for the Modular Screw Driver (PN 52-1332). The complaints alleged that the screw driver's collet would malfunction resulting in the surgeon being unable to use the Modular Screw Driver to effectively place Modular Screws, which may result in a delay of surgery.