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Device product

OrthoHelix Part #HCS-056-32 3.8MM Cannulated Hex Driver NON STERILE MAT: 465 SS The drivers are used to drive screws in the Mini MaxTorque Screw System, which is intended to be used to stabilize and aid in the fusion of fractures and osteotomies involving small bones of the hand, wrist, afoot, and ankle.

Z-0027-2013

January 29, 2010

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
Event
Event 54725
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
120 Pieces
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0027-2013

Official wording

Reason: The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.

Code information: HSC-056-38-1067061

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution: USA including the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.