| Date Initiated by Firm | August 18, 2010 |
| Date Posted | June 17, 2011 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 25, 2011 |
| Recall Number | Z-2588-2011 |
| Recall Event ID |
58808 |
| 510(K)Number | K072250 |
| Product Classification |
Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component - Product Code KTT
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| Product | Kinamed SuperCable Grip and Plate System Driver, 3.5mm Hex, Catalog Number: 35-860-2060
The driver is intended to be used in conjunction with compression and locking bone screws for fixation of long bone fractures when Kinamed Trochanteric Grips & Cable-Plates are used.
Subsequent
Product Codes: HWC, JDQ. |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers K12899 (2pcs) & K12985 (3pcs) |
| FEI Number |
2027148
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Kinamed Inc 820 Flynn Rd Camarillo CA 93012
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| For Additional Information Contact | Anthony V. Rose 805-384-2748 Ext. 204 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The recall was initiated due to inadequate mechanical strength of these screwdrivers' hexagonal tip
feature, causing it to strip during final tightening. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | The firm, Kinamed Inc., sent a recall letter dated August 18, 2010 to consignees/customers via FedEx. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to Immediately examine their stock and return any Kinamed SuperCable Screwdriver, 3.5mm Hex bearing these lot numbers, along with the completed attached Effectiveness Check Form and shipment under RMA #74567 to the attention of:
"Director of Quality Assurance"
Kinamed, Inc.
820 Flynn Road
Carnarillo, CA 93012-8701
Note: The Kinamed sales agent shipped and had the product replaced for the customers.
If you have any questions, please contact (303)-681-2208, (805) 384-2748 or
(800) 827-5775 |
| Quantity in Commerce | 8 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) state of: CO and country of: Columbia. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = KTT
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