RecallDepth

Comfort T-Handle Hudson Connector with Impactor Cap; Part #1006-1; handle is component of the following consignment surgical kits: Harmony 2700-0001-PL, Harmony 2700-0009-PL, Harmony 2900-0001-PL, Harmony 2900-0002-PL, Cadence 1500-0002-PL and Cadence 1500-0008-PL; Distributed by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727.

Company
Abbott Spine
Recall Initiated
December 19, 2007
Posted
February 13, 2008
Terminated
October 4, 2010
Recall Number
Z-0880-2008
Quantity
230 handles.
Firm Location
Austin, TX

Reason for Recall

Dislodged Collar Spring; The collar spring binding on the shaft of generic handle used with multiple surgical instruments has the potential to release the device's internal bearings during use.

Distribution

Worldwide:Medical suppliers in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA and WI. and country of Spain.

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers: 13ZD, 14KC, 21NJ, 29XC, 36TP, 38AE, 39NN, 43CC, 43SW, 45KK, and 46WK.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

All medical suppliers with consigned inventory from affected lots were contacted via phone beginning 12/19/07. Consignees notified of potential issue and were asked to inspect their inventory and contact Abbott Spine for return and replacement of the affected handles.

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