RecallDepth

The Axcess Cranial Screw (sometimes referred to as the Axcess Cranial Pin) is a self-tapping, self-drilling screw and is an accessory used in conjunction with the Axcess Cranial Tri-Pin Kit. The Axcess Bone (Cranial) Pin is intended to be used when rigid fixation of a tracking device to bone is required.

Company
Ge Oec Medical Systems, Inc
Recall Initiated
November 8, 2006
Posted
July 11, 2012
Terminated
July 11, 2012
Recall Number
Z-1989-2012
Quantity
15 kits
Firm Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare is aware of a few instances where the Axcess Cranial Screw has broken during insertion. There is a possibility that breaking of the screws could lead to a health hazard.

Distribution

Distributed in Washington, D.C., the states of AL, CA, FL, NY, OR, and VA

Lot / Code Info

SOT-004, SOT-005, SWT-007, SWT-008, SWT-009, SWT-010, SWT-012, SWT-013, 1W9239/1, 0549.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

GE Healthcare sent an "URGENT REMOVAL NOTICE" dated November 8, 2006 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact GE Healthcare Customer Service at 1-800-874-7378 for questions regarding this recall.

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