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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Drivers of the Free-Gliding SCFE Screw System with catalogue number SCF-MLD265

FDA device recall Z-1848-2015 · posted 2015-06-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Pega Medical Inc.
Reason for recall
SCFE Drivers of the Free-Gliding SCFE Screw System are recalled because the handle of the instruments may detach from the shaft if high torques are applied in counter-clockwise rotation.
Action taken
Pega Medical sent an Urgent Field Safety-Recall letter via email on June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Advise on action to be taken by the customer: Identify the device with the same catalogue number and lot number Return the device to Pega Medical Inc. to the address shown below using the FedEx account. For further questions please call the firm at 450-688-5144 x. 242.
Root cause
Reprocessing Controls
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
4 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : FL and TN.
Date initiated
2015-06-15
Date posted
2015-06-26
Date terminated
2015-12-29
Location
Laval, Canada

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
FREE GLIDING SLIPPED CAPITAL FEMORAL EPIPHYSIS SCREW (SCFE) (K131591)Pega Medical, Inc.2013-11-27