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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc: CSS-059-70-5, Modified 7.0 mm Modified Depth Gauge, Lot 0985031

Recall number
Z-0466-2011
Recalling firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
Product
CSS-059-70-5, Modified 7.0 mm Modified Depth Gauge, Lot 0985031
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-10-15
Posted
2010-11-26
Terminated
2012-09-06
Reason
The print for modified CSS depth gauges has inaccurate definition of the etched screw length. The error results in a length reading that is longer (5 mm in the case of the 7.0 and 4mm in the cases of the 5.5 and 4.0) than the actual length of the buried guide wire segment and even longer (10 mm in the case of the 7.0 and 8mm in the cases of the 5.5 and 4.0) than the design intention readings. This
Root cause
Device Design
Action
OrthoHelix issued an Important Recall Notice letter dated October 15, 2010 to their customers, identifying the affected products. Customers were requested to immediately return the afected devices. OrthoHelix can be contacted at 330 247-1444 concerning this recall.
Quantity
2
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: to the states of GA and MO.
Lot, serial or model codes
CSS-059-70-5, Modified 7.0 mm Modified Depth Gauge, Lot 0985031
510(k) numbers
["K060428"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWX
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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