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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 55mm Multi-Axial Screw, Standard Implant Grade Titanium Alloy Rx Only Provided Non-Sterile Do Not Reuse

Z-1749-2015

May 18, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Orthofix, Inc
Event
Event 71297
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
45 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1749-2015

Official wording

Reason: The Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5 mm x 55 mm Bone Screw, Self-Tapping is currently mislabeled at the distal tip of the bone screw showing a length measurement of 50 mm instead of 55 mm.

Code information: Lot Number S29

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to the states of : OK, MD, CA, FL, MI, SC, CO, NY and PA., and Internationally to Asturias Spain.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    mislabeled