FDAClass IIJanuary 17, 2024

VADER pedicle system recall

VADER pedicle system, torque wrench, Catalog Number 42-702

Why was VADER pedicle system recalled?

icotec has received notification of one revision that had to be carried out because nut screws had become loose. During the investigation of the device involved, it was detected that the torque limiting function of the wrench used to tighten the nut screws during implantation was not functioning correctly. Due to the malfunction, the nut screws may not have been tightened sufficiently.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

19/01-001, 19/01-013, 19/01-014, 19/01-015, 190830-10, 190830-23, 190830-42, 190830-44, 190830-45, 190830-50, 190830-51, 190830-52, 200131-54, 200131-56, 200131-62, 200131-64, 200131-68, 200131-69, 200131-70, 200131-72, 200131-73, 200131-74, 200221-040R1, 200424-01, 200424-03, 200424-04, 200424-05, 200424-06, 200424-10, 200424-11, 200424-12, 200424-13, 200424-14, 200424-15, 200424-16, 200424-17, 200424-20, 200424-21, 200424-22, 200424-24, 200424-25, 200424-27, 200424-29, 200424-32, 200424-34, 200424-35, 200605-051R1, 200605-052R1, 201002-073R1, 210915-005, 210915-009, 210915-010, 210915-011, 210915-012, 220610-001, 220610-003, 220610-008, 220610-019, 220610-020, 220610-021, 220610-025, 220610-026, 220610-030, 230113-003, 230113-005, 230113-007, 230113-008, 230113-009, 230113-010, 230113-011, 230113-012, 230113-013, 230113-014, 230224-029, 230224-034, 230426-038, 230426-039, 230426-042, 230426-043

Product
VADER pedicle system, torque wrench, Catalog Number 42-702
Recalling firm
Icotec Ag
Quantity
79 devices (US only)
Distribution
US: AZ. MI, OH, CA, CO, TX, NY, NC, DE, PA
Recall date
January 17, 2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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