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Orthofix rotating cutter used in spinal fusion procedures with the FORZA Spacer System. Catalog Number 89-0452 (8mm Rota

FDA device recall Z-1037-2012 · posted 2012-02-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthofix, Inc.
Reason for recall
The 8mm and 10mm Rotating Cutters may fracture during use, specifically during disc space preparation. If an 8mm or 10mm Rotating Cutter does Fracture during use, it may result in a surgical delay estimated to be 30 minutes or greater due to preparing the disc space using other instruments or methods and/or retrieving the instrument fragment.
Action taken
Orthofix mailed recall letters to the distributors on 02/06/2012. Orthofix does not sell or consign these instruments to hospitals.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
max
Quantity affected
52
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Date initiated
2012-02-06
Date posted
2012-02-15
Date terminated
2012-06-11
Location
Lewisville, TX

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RecordFirmDate
FORZA SPACER SYSTEM (K103111)Orthofix, Inc.2011-03-23