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Class 2 Device Recall Pathfinder NXT

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 Class 2 Device Recall Pathfinder NXTsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmJune 05, 2012
Date PostedJuly 10, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on September 03, 2014
Recall NumberZ-1981-2012
Recall Event ID 62325
510(K)NumberK100845 
Product Classification Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
ProductPathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile. Product Usage: PathFinder NXT is a minimally invasive pedicle screw system. The PathFinder NXT System consists of various screws and rods intended to provide temporary stabilization following surgery to fuse the spine. The intended use of the Fixed Angled Percutaneous Rod Inserter is to insert a rod percutaneously through the extender sieeves to position into the implanted screw heads for securing with closure tops forming a construct that provides temporary stabilization following MIS or mini-open surgery to fuse the spine.
Code Information Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) all lots.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Zimmer, Inc.
345 E Main St
Warsaw IN 46580-2746
For Additional Information ContactDavid J. Kunz
574-372-4807
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Zimmer is recalling Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, because complaints have been received that the rod holder tip may crack or break when the rod is manipulated during surgery.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Device Design
ActionZimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction and Removal notification dated June 5, 2012 to distributors and all affected accounts of Zimmer Spine. The notice identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Distributors were asked to hand deliver Recall Notices to Surgeons and return the completed Surgeon Contact Certification Form within 10 working days to ronald.musselman@zimmer.com or FAX to 1-512-258-0995. Notices to Surgeons and User facilities included revised directions/precautions for the Instructions for Use and attached Surgical Techique. Devices will be removed once newly design parts become available. For any related questions or assistance about this please contact Zimmer Spine Customer Service at 866-774-6368.
Quantity in Commerce249 ( angle handle and straight) in total
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Gelmany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = NKB
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