GAP Nail 4.8mm (diameter size) of the GAP ENDO-EXO MEDULLARY SYSTEM. Catalog number GAP-N48-16; GAP-N48-18; GAP-N48-26;

FDA device recall Z-1362-2015 · posted 2015-04-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Pega Medical Inc.

Reason for recall

Failures of the 4.8mm of the GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System have been identified at the level of the distal cortical screw holes. Failures mainly occurred in patients with tibial pseudoarthrosis (CPT) or Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Higher failure rates have been detected in tibias with distal fractures that are close to the distal locking holes.

Action taken

Pega Medical sent the Urgent Field Safety Notice-Recall/Advisory Notice letter, dated 2015/02/20, to US consignees (surgeons) via email. The following actions were advised: 1. It is recommended to monitor patients as considered necessary in order to ensure that weight bearing does not take place until full consolidation of the fracture/osteotomy is completed and that weight bearing is applied progressively. 2. Report to the distributor or Pega Medical any adverse event observed. In cases where the consolidation has occurred, normal patient follow up can be continued with no serious consequences to the patient. In cases where consolidation has not been achieved after six weeks, replacement of the nail might be necessary. 3. All surgeons receiving this notice must acknowledge reception by a written confirmation sent to the distributor or to the contact reference person indicated below. US consignees with questions can call Pega Medical at 450-688-5144 ext. 242, or send fax to 450-688-1977, or send email to egarcia@pegamedical.com.

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

HSB

Quantity affected

7 units distributed in the US;

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: California, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico (US).

Date initiated

2015-02-20

Date posted

2015-04-02

Date terminated

2015-04-30

Location

Laval, Canada

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