FDA Recall Terminated

Model No. 01-1503-0032 (Adolescent Nail Attachment Bolt). Component of the Pediatric Nailing Platform. Product Usage: an orthopedic implant system commonly referred to as an intramedullary fixation rod (product code HSB). The attachment bolts are one component of the surgical instruments within the system.

Recall: Z-0219-2020 · Initiated August 19, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0219-2020
Event Number
83884
Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
FEI Number
3006460162
Product Code
HSB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 19, 2019
Terminated
April 30, 2020
Address
2850 Frontier Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-7001

Description

Model No. 01-1503-0032 (Adolescent Nail Attachment Bolt). Component of the Pediatric Nailing Platform. Product Usage: an orthopedic implant system commonly referred to as an intramedullary fixation rod (product code HSB). The attachment bolts are one component of the surgical instruments within the system.

Reason

Binding can occur between the attachment bolt and intramedullary nail, which may lead to delays in surgical procedures.

Action

On August 19, 2019, the firm notified customers of the issue via emailed notice titled Urgent Medical Device Recall. Customers were informed of the issue of binding between the attachment bolt and the intramedullary nail. The firm asked customers to return all attachment bolts in the field. The issue does not impact intramedullary nails that have been implanted. No additional corrective actions need to be taken for product already implanted. Any questions regarding this recall can be directed to Kriss Anderson, VP of Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs, at OrthoPediatrics at [email protected] or 574-267-0897.

Distribution

Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide distributions including states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Country of Australia.

Quantity

969 total