FDA (Devices) recall action 93577
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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.
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Icotec is recalling VADER pedicle system torque wrenches because the torque limiting function can malfunction, potentially leaving screw fasteners insufficiently tightened during implant surgery.
Icotec Ag is recalling VADER pedicle system torque wrenches (Catalog Number 42-702) because the torque limiting function may malfunction, potentially leaving nut screws insufficiently tightened during implant surgery. No injuries have been reported.