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Recall Z-1592-2008 ยท MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation

Abbott Spine

InCompass Spinal Fixation System T-Handle Driver; Part #2151-4 (9.5" shaft) and 2151-5 (13" shaft); Non-sterile, Reusable Instrument; manufactured by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727.

DateSep 1, 2008 (initiated Mar 24, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonReports received regarding disassembly of T-Handle Driver components during surgery dropping the closure top into the surgical site.
Root causeError in labeling
ActionFirm sent notification letters to sales agents via letter on 03/24/08. Enclosed with the notification letter, the firm provided updated product inserts for the InCompass and PathFinder Spinal Fixation System (Cat. #2199-0002-LB Rev. H and #1199-0002-LB Rev. H, respectively), as well as the "Disassembly and Assembly Instructions for PathFinder & InCompass T-Handle Drivers" (Cat #1199-0040-MKC Rev. A). Sales Agents instructed to distribute updated inserts and instructions to all locations that handle the drivers for cleaning and to destroy all copies of old inserts. If you have questions or
Quantity278 units.
DistributionNationwide Distribution --- including states of AR, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MT, NC, NM, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K021564INCOMPASS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
Spinal Concepts, Inc., Oct 25, 2002
K023644MODIFICATION TO INCOMPASS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
Spinal Concepts, Inc., Nov 25, 2002