| | Class 2 Device Recall Comfort THandle |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | December 19, 2007 |
| Date Posted | February 13, 2008 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 04, 2010 |
| Recall Number | Z-0880-2008 |
| Recall Event ID |
46304 |
| 510(K)Number | K050706 |
| Product Classification |
Multi-use Surgical Handle - Product Code GZT
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| Product | Comfort T-Handle Hudson Connector with Impactor Cap; Part #1006-1; handle is component of the following consignment surgical kits: Harmony 2700-0001-PL, Harmony 2700-0009-PL, Harmony 2900-0001-PL, Harmony 2900-0002-PL, Cadence 1500-0002-PL and Cadence 1500-0008-PL; Distributed by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727. |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers: 13ZD, 14KC, 21NJ, 29XC, 36TP, 38AE, 39NN, 43CC, 43SW, 45KK, and 46WK. |
| FEI Number |
3000718496
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Spine 12708 Riata Vista Cir # B-100 Austin TX 78727-7167
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| For Additional Information Contact | 512-918-2700 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Dislodged Collar Spring; The collar spring binding on the shaft of generic handle used with multiple surgical instruments has the potential to release the device's internal bearings during use. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | All medical suppliers with consigned inventory from affected lots were contacted via phone beginning 12/19/07. Consignees notified of potential issue and were asked to inspect their inventory and contact Abbott Spine for return and replacement of the affected handles. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 230 handles. |
| Distribution | Worldwide:Medical suppliers in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA and WI. and country of Spain. |
| 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 = GZT
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