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MaxLock Screwdriver, part MXS-056. This is a surgical instrument used in conjunction with the MaxLock Plate and Screw Sy

FDA device recall Z-0598-06 · posted 2006-03-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
Reason for recall
Screwdriver pilot taper tip can break during surgery.
Action taken
Between 11/1 and 11/7/05, the recalling firm visited 12 of the consignees and collected the product, and phoned the other 2 consignees and requested return of the product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
14
Distribution
Ohio, Missouri, Texas, South Dakota, Colorado, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.
Date initiated
2005-11-01
Date posted
2006-03-09
Date terminated
2012-04-25
Location
Akron, OH

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