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Orthofix Inc: BLACKSTONE Medical Inc. Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 30mm Bone Screw, Self Tapping, Cannulated. BLACKSTONE Medical Inc. Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 30mm Multi-Axial Screw, Self Tapping, Cannulated. The Multi-Axial Screw is a pedicle screw which is inserted into the pedicle with the use of the Multi-Axial Screw Driver. The component is used within the Firebird Spinal Fixation System. The screw is cannulated and available modular (77-7630, pre-assembled with screw head) or non-modular (77-8630, without screw head). Product Code: NKB-Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation, For Degenerative Disc Disease. Class II. Intended for use when implanted over a guide wire for additional accuracy with reference to the pedicle.

Recall number
Z-1674-2011
Recalling firm
Orthofix Inc
Product
BLACKSTONE Medical Inc. Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 30mm Bone Screw, Self Tapping, Cannulated. BLACKSTONE Medical Inc. Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 30mm Multi-Axial Screw, Self Tapping, Cannulated. The Multi-Axial Screw is a pedicle screw which is inserted into the pedicle with the use of the Multi-Axial Screw Driver. The component is used within the Firebird Spinal Fixation System. The screw is cannulated and available modular (77-7630, pre-assembled with screw head) or non-modular (77-8630, without screw head). Product Code: NKB-Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation, For Degenerative Disc Disease. Class II. Intended for use when implanted over a guide wire for additional accuracy with reference to the pedicle.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-10-22
Posted
2011-03-16
Terminated
2011-05-31
Reason
There is a possibility that certain Multi-Axial Screws have spherical heads measuring less than the allowable tolerance.
Root cause
Other
Action
Orthofix sent an URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL letter dated October 22, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their accounts immediately and advise them of the recall situation and have them return any affected inventory. For any questions customers were instructed to contact their Account Services Representative at 1-888-298-5700. For questions regarding this recall call 214-937-2061.
Quantity
27 (19 of 77-7630) (8 of 77-8630)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, NY, TX, MS, LA, FL, NC, and AR.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog #'s: 77-7630 and 77-8630.  510(k) Information: K081684 (Blackstone Medical Inc.). Lot #: R01. UPC's: M3327776301G and M3327786301H.
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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