Tibiaxys Ankle Arthrodesis Plate Compression Guide, Model #159635, part # 159 635, Batch #: EAHZ, EAJ1, ELGV, ENQE & ENQ

FDA device recall Z-1144-2012 · posted 2012-03-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Reason for recall

During 6/30/2010 to 8/17/2011 the firm received five (5) incident complaints of breakage of the threaded part of the compression guide which potentially occurred when: 1) a compression is applied between talus and tibia. (Step 3 of the product description) or when 2) the surgeon screws the compression guide into the plate which most likely was attributed to improper surgical techniques used durin

Action taken

Integra sent a "Field Safety Notice" letter dated November 17, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review the Surgical Techinique Manual and follow the recommended guiidelines to avoid breakage. ensure that this information is distributed to their surgical teams, and fill out the enclosed "Field Safety Notice Acknowledgement and Return Form" and return to bonnie.kuzbyt@integralife.com or fax to 1-609-750-7999. For questions call 609-936-6932 or email at sean.luland@integralife.com.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

OYK

Quantity affected

168 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of; AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, W

Date initiated

2011-11-17

Date posted

2012-03-02

Date terminated

2013-02-19

Location

Plainsboro, NJ