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Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Screwdriver***Atlas Spine, Inc.***www.A

FDA device recall Z-2274-2012 · posted 2012-08-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Atlas Spine, Inc.
Reason for recall
Atlas Spine, Inc. recalled their Apelo Modular Screwdriver, a component of the Apelo Pedicle Screw System Instrumentation, because of complaints received about the tip breaking. If the tip is fractured inside of the modular screw, the tip could become implanted in the body or if the entire screw is removed, it could cause a delay in the surgery.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by Telephone and visit. All products will be returned, quarantined and then destroyed.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
4 pieces
Distribution
USA Distribution to the state of Florida only.
Date initiated
2009-06-04
Date posted
2012-08-27
Date terminated
2014-07-16
Location
Jupiter, FL

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