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Orthofix Inc: ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System, Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Reduction Case, Part #68-0111, Lot #16518-LC18. Intended for use in conjunction with Multi-Axial Reduction Screw Assemblies. During assembly of a construct, the Anti-Splay Cap locks onto the Screw Body to prevent the Screw Body tabs from splaying (spreading apart). The Anti-Splay Cap is subsequently removed from the Screw Body after assembly of the construct. The Anti-Splay Cap is a stainless steel machined instrument. The instrument is used within the Firebird Reduction Kit (Domestic, 44-9050) and the ICON Reduction Kit (International, 68-0010). Product Code: NKB-Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation, For Degenerative Disc Disease. Class II.
- Recall number
- Z-1608-2011
- Recalling firm
- Orthofix Inc
- Product
- ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System, Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Reduction Case, Part #68-0111, Lot #16518-LC18. Intended for use in conjunction with Multi-Axial Reduction Screw Assemblies. During assembly of a construct, the Anti-Splay Cap locks onto the Screw Body to prevent the Screw Body tabs from splaying (spreading apart). The Anti-Splay Cap is subsequently removed from the Screw Body after assembly of the construct. The Anti-Splay Cap is a stainless steel machined instrument. The instrument is used within the Firebird Reduction Kit (Domestic, 44-9050) and the ICON Reduction Kit (International, 68-0010). Product Code: NKB-Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation, For Degenerative Disc Disease. Class II.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-10-22
- Posted
- 2011-03-08
- Terminated
- 2011-04-25
- Reason
- There is a possibility that certain Anti-Splay Caps may not mate properly during assembly of the construct to the Screw Body with Multi-Axial Reduction Screw Assemblies.
- Root cause
- Other
- Action
- The firm, Orthofix, sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated October 22, 2010 to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to: 1) identify and remove the affected product 2) complete the enclosed Tracking and Verification Form via fax to: Orthofix Inc. at 214-937-2764, and 3) contact their Account Services Representative at 1-888-298-5700 and obtain a return authorization number to return product to Orthofix, Inc. The letter also states that Orthofix Inc., will provide replacement Anti-Splay Caps via priority delivery. If you have any questions regarding the removal and return of this product to Orthofix Inc., please contact your Account Service Representative at 1-888-298-5700. Should you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Regulatory Affairs at 214-937-2061 or by email: DarlaChew@Orthofix.com.
- Quantity
- 166 Units
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, FL, LA , MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, TN, VA, and WA.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Part #68-0111, Lot #16518-LC18.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K081684"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- NKB
- Firm FEI
- 2183449
- Firm city
- Lewisville
- Firm state
- TX
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
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- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
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