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Drill Guide - Chameleon FacetFuse Fixation System, Model: 11-00028 Rev. A FacetFuse Drill Guides were designed to provid

FDA device recall Z-1871-2013 · posted 2013-08-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
SpineFrontier, Inc.
Reason for recall
Prior to use in surgery, the Drill Guides were presenting noticeable degrees of denting and/or bending. As a result, drills and taps could not be directed down guides during surgery due to mechanical interference.
Action taken
Spine Frontier sent an Advisory Notice dated November 9, 2012, via email to all affected customers. Customers were advised that their FacetFuse Drill Guides need to be replaced. Customers were instructed to write their number ( included in the email) on the outside of the package and provide us with the tracking information. A replacement part has been sent out to you. If you have any further questions please call (978) 232-3990.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FZX
Quantity affected
13 drill guides
Distribution
US Distribution including Puerto Rico and the states of CO, KS, MA and TX.
Date initiated
2012-11-09
Date posted
2013-08-02
Date terminated
2015-06-05
Location
Beverly, MA

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