FDAJuly 5, 2018device

CTL Medical Hex Driver, 1/4" Square QC, 4.0 Ratcheting Ref 015.7050

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

the anti-toggle ring of the hex driver may separate from the driver shaft. If this occurs during surgery, the anti-toggle ring can be pressed into the pedicle screw head and cause separation of the screw from the housing upon tightening. if the anti-toggle ring remains in the pedicle crew head and can interfere with final tightening of the pedicle screw construct. this can lead to failure of the set crew and relies of the rod from the construct.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

ctl medicalctl

Recall history

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