PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

90 Degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate 25mm x 5mm x 3 Hole Product Usage: The OrthoPediatrics Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System is intended for fixation of long bone fractures and osteotomies in all pediatric subgroups (except neonates) and in small stature adults. Specific indications include: intertrochanteric derotation and varus osteotomies, femoral neck and pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric valgus osteotomies, proximal and distal tibial osteotomies and humeral fracture

Reported: June 19, 2013 Initiated: April 19, 2013 #Z-1534-2013

Product Description

90 Degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate 25mm x 5mm x 3 Hole Product Usage: The OrthoPediatrics Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System is intended for fixation of long bone fractures and osteotomies in all pediatric subgroups (except neonates) and in small stature adults. Specific indications include: intertrochanteric derotation and varus osteotomies, femoral neck and pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric valgus osteotomies, proximal and distal tibial osteotomies and humeral fractures and osteotomies.

Reason for Recall

Post Market Surveillance of the 90 degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate indicated that there have been five reports concerning bending of the plate intra-operatively.

Details

Recalling Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Units Affected
130 devices were shipped
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
90 Degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate 25mm x 5mm x 3 Hole Product Usage: The OrthoPediatrics Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System is intended for fixation of long bone fractures and osteotomies in all pediatric subgroups (except neonates) and in small stature adults. Specific indications include: intertrochanteric derotation and varus osteotomies, femoral neck and pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric valgus osteotomies, proximal and distal tibial osteotomies and humeral fractures and osteotomies.. Recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp. Units affected: 130 devices were shipped.
Why was this product recalled?
Post Market Surveillance of the 90 degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate indicated that there have been five reports concerning bending of the plate intra-operatively.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 19, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1534-2013.