Sequoia Spinal System Surgical Kits; Pedicle screw spinal system; Non-sterile (kits intended to be sterilized prior to use); Rx Only; The Sequoia Spinal System is designed to aid in the surgical correction of several types of spinal conditions. The product is a system of smaller devices used to provide stabilization during the development of a solid fusion mass.
FDA Recall Z-1479-2008 · Posted 2008-07-23
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Recalling FirmAbbott Spine
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNKB
Date Initiated2008-02-13
Date Terminated2008-07-28
Product Quantity38 surgical kits.
Reason for Recall
Screw Head Dissociation: The polyaxial screw head may dissociate from screw shaft during surgery. Also, the polyaxial screw driver is experiencing difficulty (broken/bent driver shafts, difficulty attaching screws to the driver and jamming of the collet.)
Firm Action
The recalling firm notified sales reps regarding the recall by phone on 02/13/08. The sales reps were instructed to discontinue kit use in surgeries and to return inventory. Surgeons who had used the Sequoia System in surgery were notified of the recall via letter on 02/20/08. Surgeons were asked to monitor for post-operative dissociation in implanted patients and to notify Abbott Spine sales reps if any incidences occur.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including states of AR, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, IL, MD, MI, MN, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA and WI.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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