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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0026-2013STERILITY ISSUE

OrthoHelix Part #HCS-056-32 3.2MM Cannulated Hex Driver NON STERILE MAT: 465 SS The drivers are used to drive screws in the Mini MaxT...

Units Affected
47
Recall Date
January 29, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0026-2013.

The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0026-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0026-2013.

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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc Recall FAQ

Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: OrthoHelix Part #HCS-056-32 3.2MM Cannulated Hex Driver NON STERILE MAT: 465 SS The drivers are used to drive screws in the Mini MaxT.... The notice was published on January 29, 2010 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 47 units are potentially affected.