Abbott Spine PathFinder Spinal Fixation System T-Handle Driver; Part 2151-7 (13" shaft); Non-sterile, Reusable Instrument; manufactured by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
PathFinder Spinal Fixation System T-Handle Driver; Part 2151-7 (13" shaft); Non-sterile, Reusable Instrument; manufactured by Abbott Spine, Austin, TX 78727.
Brand
Abbott Spine
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots.
Products Sold
All lots.
Abbott Spine is recalling PathFinder Spinal Fixation System T-Handle Driver; Part 2151-7 (13" shaft); Non-sterile, Reusable In due to Reports received regarding disassembly of T-Handle Driver components during surgery dropping the closure top into the surgical site.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reports received regarding disassembly of T-Handle Driver components during surgery dropping the closure top into the surgical site.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm sent notification letters to sales agents via letter on 03/24/08. Enclosed with the notification letter, the firm provided updated product inserts for the InCompass and PathFinder Spinal Fixation System (Cat. #2199-0002-LB Rev. H and #1199-0002-LB Rev. H, respectively), as well as the "Disassembly and Assembly Instructions for PathFinder & InCompass T-Handle Drivers" (Cat #1199-0040-MKC Rev. A). Sales Agents instructed to distribute updated inserts and instructions to all locations that handle the drivers for cleaning and to destroy all copies of old inserts. If you have questions or have not received the recall notice from the firm, contact Kirstin Widding at 512-533-1852.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026