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Z-1932-2013Class II

T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled...

SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations / initiated 2012-08-29 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

SpineFrontier, Inc. began a recall of T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled instruments that have a quick release end. The silicone... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During an operation the strike plate of a T-Handle loosened and separated from the T-Handle". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1932-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations
Product
T-Handle, Strike Plate, Push Connection, Part Number: SI50023 Rev A T-handles are silicone handled instruments that have a quick release end. The silicone T-handle has an impactor cap on the proximal end of the handle which is designed to be struck with a mallet. T-handles are used primarily to attach to, and operate a wide range of instruments used during implantation of spinal intervertebral body fusion devices intended for intervertebral body fusion of the spine of skeletally mature patients.
Product code
MDM Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use
Reason for recall
During an operation the strike plate of a T-Handle loosened and separated from the T-Handle.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process design
Action
On August 29, 2011, The Supply Chain Team was notified of the recall via email. They were informed that all handles are being pulled from the field. This resulted in the return of all T-Handles to SpineFrontier. Further questions please call (978) 232-3990.
Quantity in commerce
11
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of MA, NV and TX.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 1335201A, 1446101A

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1932-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1932-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated