Medicrea Universal Counter Torque Recall: Incompatible with Pass TULIP Spinal System
Medicrea International recalls Universal Counter Torque (A22020500) due to incompatibility with Pass TULIP [Spinal] System nut drivers. Affected units may cause improper installation.
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Incompatible universal counter torque (A22020500) with the nut driver T30 (A22020220)
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What happened, in plain English
Medicrea International is recalling its Universal Counter Torque (A22020500) because it is incompatible with the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System's nut driver (A22020220). This could lead to improper installation if used together. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/66538-medicrea-universal-counter-torque-recall-incompatible-with-pass-tulip-spinal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/66538-medicrea-universal-counter-torque-recall-incompatible-with-pass-tulip-spinal · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1234-2020
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“Medicrea Universal Counter Torque Recall: Incompatible with Pass TULIP Spinal System.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66538-medicrea-universal-counter-torque-recall-incompatible-with-pass-tulip-spinal. Based on FDA recall #Z-1234-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1234-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The Universal Counter Torque (A22020500) is designed to be incompatible with the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System's nut driver (A22020220). Using them together could result in improper installation, potentially causing issues with spinal surgery equipment.
Who’s affected
Users of the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System who have the Universal Counter Torque (A22020500) model are affected. Medical professionals using this specific combination are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number A22020500 on the Universal Counter Torque. This product was sold with the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System and has a lot number of 19H0108 and expiration date of 19/08/2029.
- Brand
Medicrea International- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Compatibility
Verify if your Universal Counter Torque (A22020500) is compatible with the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System nut driver (A22020220).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California and Florida.
FDA distribution: “CA, FL” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Florida.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1234-2020 (November 11, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1234-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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