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Normed TX 8 Driver, Non-Cannulated (used with the Ascension Total Foot System); Catalog #503004268; distributed by Ascen

FDA device recall Z-1524-2009 · posted 2009-06-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc
Reason for recall
Screwdriver used with the Ascension Total Foot System not manufactured to specification, resulting in the driver not properly engaging and/or stripping the screws making it difficult to properly seat the screws during surgery.
Action taken
Firm notified their distributors of recall via phone starting 04/14/09. Distributors replaced the recalled screwdrivers with ones that were manufactured to specification.
Root cause
Pending
Status
Terminated
Product code
HXX
Quantity affected
9 units.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- including states of CO, OR, and TX.
Date initiated
2009-04-14
Date posted
2009-06-26
Date terminated
2010-09-24
Location
Austin, TX

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