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Rappel de Azure

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Orthofix, Inc.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    66660
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1089-2014
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-10-29
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2014-02-25
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2014-12-09
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122914
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Appliance, fixation, spinal intervertebral body - Product Code KWQ
  • Cause
    There is a possibility that the locking mechanism of the azure anterior cervical plate may fracture during or after implantation.
  • Action
    Orthofix sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated October 29, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Immediate Action: 1. Immediately cease any further distribution or use of the AZURE" plates. 2. Notify your surgeons and staff customers that Azure" plates cannot be used and are to be returned to Orthofix. at no cost to you, see Instructions below. 3. Please complete the attached reply form indicating that you have received this letter. Product Return Instructions: To return the Azure plates, please follow these Instructions. 1. Check you inventory of Azura Implant Trays.. 2. Complete the attached form with the quantity you are returning. 3. Contact your local Orthofix representative or Orthofix customer service representative at 888--298-5700 for return instructions and shipment information and replacement with a different Orthofix Anterior Cervical Plate System. .

Device

Azure
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    86-01xx, 86-02xx, 86-03xx, 86-04xx, 86-05xx  All lot numbers manufactured to date
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and the country of Germany.
  • Description du dispositif
    Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System, 2-Level Plate, 36 mm, Implant Grade Titanium and Nitinol, Orthofix Inc., RX Only || The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is a temporary implant, intended for anterior fixation to the cervical spine from C2 to C7 and is indicated for: A. Degenerative disc disease, B. Spondylolisthesis, C. Trauma, D. Spinal Stenosis, E. Deformities, F. Tumor, G. Pseudoarthrosis, and H. Revision of previous surgery. The Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System is comprised of a variety of non-sterile, single use, titanium alloy and nitinol components. The system is attached to the anterior aspect of the vertebral body by means of screw to to the cervical spine.
  • Manufacturer
    Orthofix, Inc

Manufacturer

Orthofix, Inc
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Orthofix, Inc, 3451 Plano Pkwy, Lewisville TX 75056-9453
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Orthofix International Nv
  • Source
    USFDA