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Rappel de Device Recall PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder

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 Zimmer, 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
    62137
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1933-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-06-05
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-07-03
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-02-14
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=109900
  • 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
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Cause
    Complaints have been reported where, during surgery, the surgeon was unable to loosen or remove the inserted rod from the rod holder instrument. the complaint investigation showed the hex mating feature of the set screw was broken and material missing. there were no reports of fragments of the set screw being left in the patient or that there was any patient or user injury, but these events we.
  • Action
    The firm, Zimmer Spine, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 5, 2012 to all consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure they are aware of the content; to immediately remove and discontinue use of Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder (part number 3564-1) from Pathfinder NXT instrument sets in their possession and follow the PathFinder NXT Surgical Technique; to notify their Zimmer Spine customer service representative to obtain return authorization; and return the complete Surgeon Contact Certification Form within 10 working days from receipt of notification to ronald.musselman@zimmer.com or Fax to 1-512-258-0995. If you have any questions, call Zimmer Spine Customer Service at 866-774-6368.

Device

Device Recall PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part number 3564-1; all lots
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, France and Germany.
  • Description du dispositif
    PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder || This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting percutaneous rod holder is to attach to the rod to facilitate rod insertion, positioning, and orientation through the extender sleeves, under the fascia. The rod is secured to the holder by tightening a captive set screw against the rod end in the tip of the holder using the set screw driver. After positioning the rod and securing at least one pedicle screw closure top against the implanted rod, the holder is removed from the rod end by loosening the captive set screw with the set screw driver.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Zimmer, Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA