PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY The DORO(R) Skull Pins are inserted into the receptacles of the skull clamp and fixate the head during surgery.

Reported: December 13, 2017 Initiated: November 2, 2017 #Z-0193-2018

Product Description

pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY The DORO(R) Skull Pins are inserted into the receptacles of the skull clamp and fixate the head during surgery.

Reason for Recall

The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips which occurred during two identical surgery procedures. The breakage occurred at the very distal end of the conical part of the skull pin tip.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pro-Med Instruments Gmbh
Units Affected
1142 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Ireland, South Africa, Hungary, India, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Canada
Location
Freiburg Im Breisgau, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY The DORO(R) Skull Pins are inserted into the receptacles of the skull clamp and fixate the head during surgery.. Recalled by Pro-Med Instruments Gmbh. Units affected: 1142 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips which occurred during two identical surgery procedures. The breakage occurred at the very distal end of the conical part of the skull pin tip.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 13, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0193-2018.