ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0044-04 ยท

Microaire Surgical Instruments

Pin Driver Coupler, component of MicroAire Drill\Reamer Model 7500. Driver couplers are reuseable medical devices, non-sterile, packed one per box and labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments, 1641 Edlich Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911***

DateOct 15, 2003 (initiated Sep 23, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonWiring pin locking mechanism defective, potential to come apart in surgical site.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm notified consignees by certified letter 9/23/03. The recall notifications were serial number specific and advised consignees of the potential defect with the wirning pin/locking mechanism. Consignees were instructed to cease use and distribution and obtain a return authorization for repair. Distributors were requested to extend the recall and recover and return devices for repair.
Quantity129
DistributionProduct was distributed to direct accounts around the United States and to distributors around the world.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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