Reported Feb 17, 2016 · Terminated

Firebird Spinal Fixation System Torque Limiting Handle (PN 52-1512) Intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle, and…

Orthofix, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Orthofix, Inc · 3451 Plano Pkwy · Lewisville, TX · 75056-9453

Is this the product you have?

  • Firebird Spinal Fixation System Torque Limiting Handle (PN 52-1512) Intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle, and non-pedicle fixation (T1-S2/llium).
Lot codes and dates
    • BS535418105
    • BS535419118
    • BS535420030
    • BS535419124
    • BS562325021
    • BS535418158
    • BS535418038
    • BS535418138
    • BS535418012
    • BS535419006
    • BS535420039
    • BS535418127
    • BS549024010
    • BS535419141
    • BS535418081
    • BS535418111
    • BS535418117
    • BS535420041
    • BS535418144
    • BS535420081
    • BS535419151
    • BS562325006
    • BS546825008
    • BS535418002
    • BS535418013
    • BS535418131
    • BS535420006
    • BS535420010
    • BS535420026
    • BS535420047
    • BS556219012
    • BS556219026
    • BS535418109
    • BS535420082
    • BS557717009
    • and BS562325023
Amount recalled
36 units

Why it was recalled

There is a possibility that the device may deliver a torque value less than the required setting after initial sterilization. In worst case, the unexpected drop in torque value may lead to the spinal construct loosening and requiring corrective surgical intervention.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Nov 16, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:59 PM UTC

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