PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis) Knobs for Driver, 6.5mm and 7.3 mm Orthopedic surgical instrument component, for hip surgery

Reported: November 13, 2019 Initiated: October 2, 2019 #Z-0270-2020

Product Description

SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis) Knobs for Driver, 6.5mm and 7.3 mm Orthopedic surgical instrument component, for hip surgery

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for the screws to have become loosened during ultrasonic cleaning of the knobs and the screws may come out.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pega Medical Inc.
Units Affected
31 devices
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OK. International distribution to AUSTRALIA, CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, ISRAEL, MEXICO, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM
Location
Laval, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis) Knobs for Driver, 6.5mm and 7.3 mm Orthopedic surgical instrument component, for hip surgery. Recalled by Pega Medical Inc.. Units affected: 31 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential for the screws to have become loosened during ultrasonic cleaning of the knobs and the screws may come out.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0270-2020.