Product Description
OrthoHelix Part #HCS-056-32 3.8MM Cannulated Hex Driver NON STERILE MAT: 465 SS
The drivers are used to drive screws in the Mini MaxTorque Screw System, which is intended to be used to stabilize and aid in the fusion of fractures and osteotomies involving small bones of the hand, wrist, afoot, and ankle.
Reason for Recall
The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.
Action Details
The firm, OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc., sent an "IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE: Mini MaxTorque HCS-056-32 & HCS-056-38 Drivers" dated January 29, 2010 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue the use of these drivers immediately and return them to OrthoHelix Surgical Designs Inc, 1065 Medina Rd., Suite 500, Medina, OH 44256; ATTN: Driver Recall.
Should you have any questions about system, call 330-247-1145 or the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance at 330-247-1444.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: USA including the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
Code Information / Serial Numbers
HSC-056-38-1067061
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