ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1126-2019 · LXL

ulrich medical USA Inc

ULRICH Torque Limiting Handle for use with a Set Screw Driver to perform the final tightening of set screws in a spinal implant construct.

DateMar 8, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonCertain Torque Limiting Handles in the field are beyond their 3 year calibration life.
Root causeStorage
ActionOn March 13 , 2019 the firm sent letters to their consignees stating the following: The purpose of this letter is to advise you that ulrich medical USA is voluntarily recalling certain Torque Limiting Handles. Reason for the voluntary recall: Certain Torque Limiting Handles in the field are beyond their 3 year calibration life. The calibration issue experienced to date has been limited to select instruments and not all of these instruments have been affected. Due to the nature of how these instruments are used the risk to the patient is low. No injury or death has been reported. Risk to hea
Quantity25
DistributionAZ, IL, LA, MI, MO, NV, OH, PA, TN, and TX.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K102853FLAMENCO SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG, Jan 25, 2011
K123717UCENTUM
Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG, Mar 4, 2013
K161032neon3™ universal OCT spinal stabilization
Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG, Dec 22, 2016