ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported February 5, 2014

Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System Instrumentation Modular Screw Driver, Product Usage: The Modular Screw Driver is used for inserting a modular bone screw into the pedicle during a spinal fixation procedure. It is a reusable instrument.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0855-2014.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including (Puerto Rico) and the countries of: Spain, Germany, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, and Israel..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Orthofix received 6 complaints which resulted in a reportable events due to extended surgical times greater than 30 minutes for the Modular Screw Driver (PN 52-1332). The compla…

Recall #: Z-0855-2014
Affected scope: 443
Initiated: November 26, 2013

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The recall

Orthofix, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Orthofix received 6 complaints which resulted in a reportable events due to extended surgical times greater t….

Moderate
severity level: 443 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: February 5, 2014
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Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0855-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System Instrumentation Modular Screw Driver, Product Usage: The Modular Screw Driver is used for inserting a modular bone screw into the pedicle during a spinal fixation procedure. It is a reusable instrument.

Reason for recall

Orthofix received 6 complaints which resulted in a reportable events due to extended surgical times greater than 30 minutes for the Modular Screw Driver (PN 52-1332). The complaints alleged that the screw driver's collet would malfunction resulting in the surgeon being unable to use the Modular Screw Driver to effectively place Modular Screws, which may result in a delay of surgery.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0855-2014
Date reported	February 5, 2014
Date initiated	November 26, 2013
Recalling firm	Orthofix, Inc.
Firm location	Lewisville, TX
Affected scope	443
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including (Puerto Rico) and the countries of: Spain, Germany, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, and Israel.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

443 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0855-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including (Puerto Rico) and the countries of: Spain, Germany, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, and Israel..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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