Drug recall

Firebird NXG Spinal Fixation System Set Screw Driver used to insert a set screw into a spinal fixation…

FDA recall event 73978 · Class II · Orthofix, Inc

Key facts

Event ID 73978
Recall numbers Z-1881-2016
Recalling firm Orthofix, Inc
Product type Devices
Products Firebird NXG Spinal Fixation System Set Screw Driver used to insert a set screw into a spinal fixation construct. Rx Only Provided non Sterile.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall There is a possibility that the subject set screw driver could disengage from the torque limiting handle when the counter torque wrench is allowed to contact the counter torque handle.
Initiation date Apr 27, 2016
Report date Jun 8, 2016
Termination date Nov 23, 2016
City Lewisville
State TX
Country United States
FEI number 2183449

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  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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