FDA Recall Open, Classified

3.2mm Proximal Reamer/Cannulated Drill provided as part of the Fibulock Fibular Nail System Pack. FibuLock Nail Procedure Pack: Contains instrumentation for the implantation of the FibuLock implant. Contents include: Actuation Driver, 6.2mm Reamer, 3.2mm Reamer, 2 mm Drill, Spade Tip Guide Wire, and 1.6mm x 12 K-Wire.

Recall: Z-0442-2019 · Initiated September 13, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0442-2019
Event Number
81119
Firm
Arthrex, Inc.
FEI Number
1220246
Product Code
HTO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software change control
Initiated
September 13, 2018
Address
1370 Creekside Blvd, Naples, FL, 34108-1945

Description

3.2mm Proximal Reamer/Cannulated Drill provided as part of the Fibulock Fibular Nail System Pack. FibuLock Nail Procedure Pack: Contains instrumentation for the implantation of the FibuLock implant. Contents include: Actuation Driver, 6.2mm Reamer, 3.2mm Reamer, 2 mm Drill, Spade Tip Guide Wire, and 1.6mm x 12 K-Wire.

Reason

There is potential to break during use.

Action

Arthrex sent letters to their consignees with the following instructions. 1. Immediately discontinue use, sale, and distribution of the affected product. 2. Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected] as soon as possible to arrange for return of the affected product. Our Product Surveillance Specialists can provide assistance regarding alternative solutions and are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. 3. If you are an Arthrex agency, you do not need to notify any customers as Arthrex will be notifying customers directly. 4. If you are an Arthrex customer, you do not need to notify any patients of this product recall. 5. If you have any questions about this product recall, please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected].

Distribution

Distributed throughout the U.S. to the following states: NC, CA, NJ, CO, NV, UT, LA, KY, OH, AZ, MO, MN, TN, NY, WI, MA, PA, TX, IL, PA, AR, FL, IA, MI, AL, SD, OR, WA, MD, KS, and GA.

Quantity

832