InCompass Spinal Fixation System T-Handle Driver; Part #2151-4 (9.5" shaft) and 2151-5 (13" shaft); Non-sterile, Reusable Instrument; manufactured by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727.
Hazard
Reports received regarding disassembly of T-Handle Driver components during surgery dropping the closure top into the surgical site.
What You Should Do
Firm sent notification letters to sales agents via letter on 03/24/08. Enclosed with the notification letter, the firm provided updated product inserts for the InCompass and PathFinder Spinal Fixation System (Cat. #2199-0002-LB Rev. H and #1199-0002-LB Rev. H, respectively), as well as the "Disassembly and Assembly Instructions for PathFinder & InCompass T-Handle Drivers" (Cat #1199-0040-MKC Rev. A). Sales Agents instructed to distribute updated inserts and instructions to all locations that handle the drivers for cleaning and to destroy all copies of old inserts. If you have questions or have not received the recall notice from the firm, contact Kirstin Widding at 512-533-1852.
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Products
- Brand
- Abbott Spine
- UPC
- All lots.
Units Affected
278 units.