Class 2 Device Recall TraXis Fixed Rasp

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 07, 2006
• Date Posted: January 17, 2007
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 11, 2007
• Recall Number: Z-0355-2007
• Recall Event ID: 36731
• Product Classification: spinal impant - Product Code MQP
• Product: TraXis Fixed Rasp in sizes: 7mm, 9mm, 11mm, 13mm and 15mm; for use with TraXis vertebral body replacement system
• Code Information: Part #2664-1-07 (7mm), 2664-1-09 (9mm), 2664-1-11 (11mm), 2664-1-13 (13mm), 2664-1-15 (15mm).
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Abbott Spine; 12708 Riata Vista Cir # B-100; Austin TX 78727-7167
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Tip of devices may dislodge while in use during surgery.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: All consignees that have the affected TraXis Fixed Rasps and TraXis Fixed Trials will be contacted via a documented phone script 11/07/2006. Affected inventory will be exchanged for re-worked instruments.
• Quantity in Commerce: 66 units.
• Distribution: Worldwide, including USA, Spain, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, and Cyprus
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.