DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrench Product Code 2797-29-510 The device is intended for use during the final tightening of an Expedium Offset Spinal Construct.
- Company
- Depuy Spine, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- July 24, 2012
- Posted
- January 16, 2013
- Terminated
- December 30, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-0685-2013
- Quantity
- 140 units
- Firm Location
- Raynham, MA
Reason for Recall
A component within the handle of the Expedium Offset Torque Wrench is prematurely wearing, potentially resulting in the instrument recording torque values outside of the specification.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and the UK.
Lot / Code Info
All lots
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
DePuy Spine issued an Urgent - Voluntary Product Recall Notification dated July 24, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to disconstinue the use of the affected product and to remove the EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrenches from service and return to DePuy Synthes Spine until direction can be provided by DePuy Synthes Spine regarding a replacement torque limiting device. For questions regarding this recall call 508-828-3769.