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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc: 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.

Recall number
Z-0027-2013
Recalling firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
Product
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.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-01-29
Posted
2012-10-09
Terminated
2013-02-20
Reason
The tips of the drivers are breaking while being used to drive the screws into patients.
Root cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Action
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.
Quantity
120 Pieces
Distribution
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.
Lot, serial or model codes
HSC-056-38-1067061
510(k) numbers
["K082574"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWC
Firm FEI
3000718467
Firm city
Medina
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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