ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 55mm Multi-Axial Screw, Standard Implant Grade Titanium Alloy Rx Only Provided Non-Sterile Do Not Reuse

The Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5 mm x 55 mm Bone Screw, Self-Tapping is currently mislabeled at the distal tip of the bone screw showing a length measurement of 50 mm instead of 55 mm.

Orthofix sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated May 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Affected customers were instructed to inspect their inventory, and identify and remove the recalled product to send back to Orthofix. The distributors are also instructed to provide recall notification to hospitals, surgeons, or other distributors that they have further distributed affected product to. Contact your local Orthofix representative or Orthofix customer service representative at 888-298-5700 for return instructions and shipment information.