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4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide. OrthoPediatrics Corp. markets a pediatric, extension osteotomy bone plate system. This syste

FDA device recall Z-0432-2013 · posted 2012-11-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Reason for recall
Complaint received from sales representative that the drill guide tubes would not screw into replenishment instrument. Upon investigation, it has been determined that the device was not manufactured to design specifications and will not function as intended.
Action taken
OrthoPediatrics sent an "URGENT RECALL" e-mail of the Trochar Scalpel Instrument to all affected customers. The e-mail identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The e-mail states that the instrument has been manufactured incorrectly and will not work (function as intended). The threads in the instrument are faulty and the guide tubes will not thread in correctly. Customers will receive follow up information.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
24
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of OH, NC, CO, FL, IN, MI, and TX.
Date initiated
2012-10-18
Date posted
2012-11-22
Date terminated
2013-09-18
Location
Warsaw, IN

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