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Atlas Spine, Inc.: Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Screwdriver***Atlas Spine, Inc.***www.AtlasSpine.com*** 1555 Jupiter Park Drive #4***Jupiter, Florida 33458***561-741-1108***Tissue Sleeve***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Weldment***MFG Date: 03/23/2009***Sleeve Assembly***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Qty: 1 Rx Only***Non-Sterile. Sterilize Prior to Use*** Rev. A***. The Modular Screwdriver is used to insert modular pedicle screw implants which are part of the Apelo System.

Recall number
Z-2274-2012
Recalling firm
Atlas Spine, Inc.
Product
Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Screwdriver***Atlas Spine, Inc.***www.AtlasSpine.com*** 1555 Jupiter Park Drive #4***Jupiter, Florida 33458***561-741-1108***Tissue Sleeve***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Weldment***MFG Date: 03/23/2009***Sleeve Assembly***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Qty: 1 Rx Only***Non-Sterile. Sterilize Prior to Use*** Rev. A***. The Modular Screwdriver is used to insert modular pedicle screw implants which are part of the Apelo System.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-06-04
Posted
2012-08-27
Terminated
2014-07-16
Reason
Atlas Spine, Inc. recalled their Apelo Modular Screwdriver, a component of the Apelo Pedicle Screw System Instrumentation, because of complaints received about the tip breaking. If the tip is fractured inside of the modular screw, the tip could become implanted in the body or if the entire screw is removed, it could cause a delay in the surgery.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
Consignees were notified by Telephone and visit. All products will be returned, quarantined and then destroyed.
Quantity
4 pieces
Distribution
USA Distribution to the state of Florida only.
Lot, serial or model codes
PN# 70175-001 CAT#2006-41-0000 Lot # 00686
510(k) numbers
["K072426"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NKB
Firm FEI
3003855635
Firm city
Jupiter
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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