The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1126-2019·Announced 2019-04-17

Ulrich Torque Limiting Handles Recalled for Exceeding Calibration Life

Ulrich Medical USA Inc. is recalling 25 Torque Limiting Handles because they are beyond their 3-year calibration life.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a calibration expiration issue without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ulrich Medical USA Inc. is recalling 25 units of the Ulrich Torque Limiting Handle. This device is used with a Set Screw Driver to perform the final tightening of set screws in a spinal implant construct.

The recall is being conducted because certain Torque Limiting Handles in the field are beyond their 3-year calibration life. The affected units were distributed to facilities in Arizona, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Ulrich Medical USA Inc. for further instructions. The recall covers specific model and serial numbers, including Model #s CS 7130, CS 7134, CS 7146, CS 7148, and CS 8049.

The recalled product

Product
ULRICH Torque Limiting Handle for use with a Set Screw Driver to perform the final tightening of set screws in a spinal implant construct.
Affected units
25

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (9)

  • Model #s CS 7148 Serial #s 11-12-035-01_09
  • 03-12-006-24
  • and 03-12-006-25 (11 total) UDI Description 4052536078318
  • and Model #s CS 8049 Serial #s J04192-31_40
  • J04192-056
  • J04192-064
  • H12015-031_6
  • and J01276-031_3
  • (21 total) UDI Description 4052536022076.

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

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