PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

3.5MM LOCKING SCREW, T15 HEXALOBE, SELF TAPPING, 34MM The OrthoPediatrics Proximal Femur Plating System combines implants and instruments in one convenient system. This system offers the advantages of the osteotomy blade plates and cannulated instrumentation. Osteotomy plates provide ease of reduction and good rotational stability while maintaining bone stock. Cannulated instruments work over a guide wire for precise placement and safety. The subject device is a Bone Screw designed for use wi

Reported: November 20, 2013 Initiated: September 26, 2013 #Z-0276-2014

Product Description

3.5MM LOCKING SCREW, T15 HEXALOBE, SELF TAPPING, 34MM The OrthoPediatrics Proximal Femur Plating System combines implants and instruments in one convenient system. This system offers the advantages of the osteotomy blade plates and cannulated instrumentation. Osteotomy plates provide ease of reduction and good rotational stability while maintaining bone stock. Cannulated instruments work over a guide wire for precise placement and safety. The subject device is a Bone Screw designed for use with this system.

Reason for Recall

The firm identified, through complaints that the 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW packaging material was marked as a 3.5mm screw and the part number was correct but that the description indicated a 7.0mm screw. Upon investigation, it has been determined that a lot number 009U2 was packaged and mislabeled internally by OrthoPediatrics.

Details

Recalling Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Units Affected
7 units shipped
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including Michigan and the countries of Ireland and Australia
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
3.5MM LOCKING SCREW, T15 HEXALOBE, SELF TAPPING, 34MM The OrthoPediatrics Proximal Femur Plating System combines implants and instruments in one convenient system. This system offers the advantages of the osteotomy blade plates and cannulated instrumentation. Osteotomy plates provide ease of reduction and good rotational stability while maintaining bone stock. Cannulated instruments work over a guide wire for precise placement and safety. The subject device is a Bone Screw designed for use with this system.. Recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp. Units affected: 7 units shipped.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm identified, through complaints that the 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW packaging material was marked as a 3.5mm screw and the part number was correct but that the description indicated a 7.0mm screw. Upon investigation, it has been determined that a lot number 009U2 was packaged and mislabeled internally by OrthoPediatrics.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0276-2014.