FDA recall record

Bradshaw Medical Axial Torque Limiting Driver (1st generation) Product Usage: The Bradshaw recall — FDA Z-1637-2016

A component failure could cause a situation where the applied torque was significantly higher than the calibrated torque setting.

Class IIclassification
Z-1637-2016official record ID
May 18, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1637-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBradshaw Medical Inc.
Report dateMay 18, 2016
Recall initiation dateFeb 2, 2015
Quantity3,760 units
LocationKenosha, WI, United States

Official product description

Axial Torque Limiting Driver (1st generation) Product Usage: The Bradshaw Medical Axial Torque Limiting Driver is a reusable surgical instrument designed to limit the magnitude of applied (input) torque transferred to an external (output) device or fastener in the clockwise direction. The device is a non-adjustable mechanical click style hand torque tool which presents an audible and tactile click when the maximum desired torque is reached.

Why the product was recalled

A component failure could cause a situation where the applied torque was significantly higher than the calibrated torque setting.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, OH, PA, TN UT, VA and the country of UNITED KINGDOM

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: N/A.

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