Recall Z-2705-2011 ยท HAO Instrument, Surgical, Non-Powered
Zimmer Inc.
Sequoia final driver closure top retention, non-sterile, REF 3384-2, Zimmer Spine, Austin, Texas, The device is used to apply final torque to closure tops of the implant. The Sequoia Final Driver is used in conjunction with a counter torque tube to apply final torque to closure tops that secure the rod component to the screw head component until the torque limiting handle pops once, indicating t
| Date | Jun 29, 2011 (initiated Apr 4, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A rounded or partially rounded tip on the screwdriver may not provide the required locking torque to lock the closure top to the polyaxial screw. When the hex tip of the screwdriver is not fully engaged and/or the screwdriver is used off axis, the hex tip of the screwdriver can become rounded or partially rounded. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, ZIMMER, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 4, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to ensure that each instrument tray had both final drivers (with and without retention feature); contact their customer service representative if they do not have both versions; ensure proper seating of the drive by moving the driver side to side, and complete and return the Distributor Certification Form via fax to: Zimmer Spine at 512-258-0995. The letter states the firm will be distributing th |
| Quantity | 505 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, GA, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA and WI; and countries of: Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K072672 | SEQUOIA SPINAL SYSTEM, MODEL 3300 SERIES Abbott Spine, Inc., Nov 28, 2007 |