Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Recalled by Atlas Spine, Inc. Due to Atlas Spine, Inc. recalled their Apelo Modular Screwdriver,...

Date: June 4, 2009
Company: Atlas Spine, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Atlas Spine, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Screwdriver***Atlas Spine, Inc.***www.AtlasSpine.com*** 1555 Jupiter Park Drive #4***Jupiter, Florida 33458***561-741-1108***Tissue Sleeve***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Weldment***MFG Date: 03/23/2009***Sleeve Assembly***MFG Date: XX/XX/XXXX***Lot #: XXXX***Qty: 1 Rx Only***Non-Sterile. Sterilize Prior to Use*** Rev. A***. The Modular Screwdriver is used to insert modular pedicle screw implants which are part of the Apelo System.

Quantity: 4 pieces

Why Was This Recalled?

Atlas Spine, Inc. recalled their Apelo Modular Screwdriver, a component of the Apelo Pedicle Screw System Instrumentation, because of complaints received about the tip breaking. If the tip is fractured inside of the modular screw, the tip could become implanted in the body or if the entire screw is removed, it could cause a delay in the surgery.

Where Was This Sold?

USA Distribution to the state of Florida only.

About Atlas Spine, Inc.

Atlas Spine, Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report