FDA Recall Terminated

Apex Pilot Shaft 14.4mm

Recall: Z-0716-04 · Initiated January 17, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0716-04
Event Number
26157
Firm
Apex Surgical, LLC
FEI Number
3002757749
Product Code
HTO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 17, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
April 1, 2004
Address
12 Harding Street, Suite 202, Lakeville, MA, 02347

Description

Apex Pilot Shaft 14.4mm

Reason

Pilot shaft may break during reaming or broaching of the femur

Action

Apex Surgical notified accounts by letter on 1/17/03, advising users to discontinue use of the stem pilots and return the pilots, and associated broaches and reamers because they would not be interchangeable with the new design.

Distribution

CT, OH, FL, OK, TX, RI, NV, SC,

Quantity

45 units