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Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, 8.0 Plus, Model Number 91-2109 recallZ-0938-2014 · Integra LifeSciences Corp. · initiated Jan 22, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Integra LifeSciences Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Integra LifeSciences has identified through an investigation of complaints that there may be the potential for the shaft of the Malibu Polyaxial Drivers to break during use. None of the complaints reported a patient injury. However, some complaints did indicate the surgery was slightly prolonged while the additional driver provided in the kit was retrieved and used.

FDA root cause category: Manufacturing material removal

What the company is doing

Integra LifeSciences initiated this recall by sending recall notification letter to US consignees, delivered by traceable courier service. Non US consignees notified of the recall by either traceable e-mail or facsimile. The letter dated, January 23, 2014, titled "URGENT: VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL Integra Malibu Polyaxial Drivers Catalogue Numbers: 91-2109 & 91- 2110", informed customers of the recall and provided product description with codes, picture of the product, advised customers to: Inspect their inventory of Malibu Polyaxial Drivers. - If you have product(s) with a lot number listed on the following page, STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATLY. - If you do not have Drivers with a lot number listed on the following page, you can continue to use them. Customers were also instructed that regardless if they have Drivers with the affected lots, to complete the attached form and return it to Integra as indicated. Customers were instructed to keep a copy of the form for their records., and contact information. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customers Service at 1-866-942-8698. For questions regarding this recall call 609-275-0500.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0938-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 22, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Feb 7, 2014
Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Quantity
40
Product code
NKB
FDA submissions
K051942, K061342
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including IA, FL, LA, IL, CA, TX, AZ, NC, MD, NM, VA, and Internationally to South Africa.

Product description

Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, 8.0 Plus, Model Number 91-2109; Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, Standard, Model Number 91-2110. 510(k): 91-2109 K061342. 91-2110 K051942. The Malibu" System is intended to be used as a temporary or permanent posterior, non-cervical implant to correct spinal disorders and provide stabilization of the spine to permit the biological process of spinal fusions to occur. The System is comprised of single use pedicle screws of varying reduction height, rods, rod connectors, etc. and an accompanying set of reusable surgical instruments. Some of the surgical instruments are specific to the system and others are general surgical instruments. The polyaxial screwdriver is specific to the polyaxial screws in the system.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model Number(s):  91-2109 (8.0 Plus)  91-2110 (Standard).  Lot AL549784F: 91-2109 Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver 8.0 Plus. Lot AL552404F: 91-2110 Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver Standard. Lot AL546768F: 91-2110 Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver Standard.  The devices are not distributed as sterile and do not have a expiration date.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

8 devices cleared under K051942, K061342 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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