Firebird Spinal Fixation System — Class II medical device recall Z-0896-2013
Terminated recall by Orthofix, Inc, reported 2013-03-06, distributed nationwide. There is a possibility that the Set Screw (p/n 90-2923) sub-component of the Parallel Rod Connector Assembly (
| Recall number | Z-0896-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Orthofix, Inc, Lewisville, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-02-01 |
| Classified | 2013-02-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-03-06 |
| Terminated | 2013-07-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, DE, ES, IL, LB, SE |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| Model numbers | 52-6700, 52-6800 |
Product
Firebird Spinal Fixation System, Parallel Rod Connector (52-6800) and Axial Rod Connector (52-6700). Product Usage: The connector assemblies allow for rod components to be connected side-to-side, or end-to-end and eliminate the need of rebuilding the entire system with a longer rod in order to include the new vertebral levels.
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that the Set Screw (p/n 90-2923) sub-component of the Parallel Rod Connector Assembly (p/n 52-6800) & Axial Rod Connector (p/n 52-6700) may crack during final tightening. Orthofix Inc received six (6) customer complaints related to set screw cracking between November 15, 2010 and December 2012.
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