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Class 2 Device Recall Integra HalluFix cannulated screw driver and cannulated screwdriver tip |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
February 01, 2013 |
Date Posted |
July 11, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 25, 2013 |
Recall Number |
Z-1685-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65503 |
Product Classification |
Screwdriver, surgical - Product Code LRZ
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Product |
Integra Hallu-Fix cannulated screw driver (model number P/N 129733ND) and cannulated screwdriver tip (model number P/N 129735ND).
Indicated for use in fixation of fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint. |
Code Information |
The following lots of the cannulated screw driver (model number P/N 129733ND) were affected: D2ZG, D32L, D3HV, D3PG and E0U3. The following lots of the cannulated screwdriver tip (model number P/N 129735ND) were affected: D2ZQ and D3EC. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Integra LifeSciences Corp. 311 Enterprise Dr Plainsboro NJ 08536-3344
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For Additional Information Contact |
Sean Luland 609-936-6832
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The firm has received numerous complaints of the cannulated screw driver tip breaking during surgery.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
The firm sent recall notification letters to all consignees via traceable email or traceable fax on 02/01/13. The firm requested that the consignees fill out and return the Recall Acknowledgement and Return Form. |
Quantity in Commerce |
154 screwdrivers were distributed; 67 screwdriver tips were distributed. |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, and South Africa. |
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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