Disposable Drill Kit which includes two drill bits…

Date

June 6, 2018

Risk class

Class II (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote)

Status

Terminated

Filed by

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

Product

Disposable Drill Kit which includes two drill bits, two drill stops, and two adjustment wrenches, sterile. The drill bits are 30cm long and made of stainless steel. The drill kits are supplied in a sterile state and are single-use only. Used to drill cranial holes using a stereotactic frame.

Reason

There is a possibility that DDK2-2.4-30X Disposable Drill Kits, Lot Number 111664 208140649 contained 2.8mm drill bits from DDK2-2.8-30X Disposable Drill Kits, Lot Number 111745 208140649 and vice versa.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: CA, DC, FL, MI, MA, NC, NY, WA, WI; and country of: Canada. Distributed internationally to the United Kingdom.

Quantity

30 devices

Codes and lots

Catalog No. DDK2-2.4-30X, Lot No. 0111664 208140649, UDI No. 01008418231011741719080110011174 5208140649; Catalog No. DDK2-2.8-30X, Lot No. 0111745 208140649, UDI No. 01008418231011671719080110011166 4208140649

Recall started

Dec. 20, 2017

Device type

Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Root cause (FDA)

Packaging process control

What the company told customers

The firm, Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter on approximately 12/20/2017 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine inventory and quarantine any affected product on hand; notify customers of the recall if affected product was further distributed; complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form via Fax to: 262-634-5668, Attention Customer Support; Mail to: AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, 1901 WILLIAM STREET, RACINE, WI 53404 or Email to: customersupport@adtechmedical.com, and contact an Ad-Tech Customer Support Specialist for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. If you have any further questions, contact Regulatory Team Representative and CAPA/Complaints Manager, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time via FAX: 262-634-5668, Toll Free: 1-800-776-1555 or Email: customersupport@adtechmedical.com.

Recall number

Z-1938-2018

What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained

Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement report, recall number Z-1938-2018. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.