FDA Recall Terminated

OrthoPediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System, 4.5mm Contour Locking Compression Femur 8 Hole Plate Right. Used for pediatric patients as indicated for pelvic, small and long bone fractures.

Recall: Z-2057-2012 · Initiated June 14, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2057-2012
Event Number
62351
Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
FEI Number
3006460162
Product Code
HRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
June 14, 2012
Posted
July 20, 2012
Terminated
April 30, 2013
Address
2850 Frontier Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-7001

Description

OrthoPediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System, 4.5mm Contour Locking Compression Femur 8 Hole Plate Right. Used for pediatric patients as indicated for pelvic, small and long bone fractures.

Reason

The device is a Left 8 hole plate but is incorrectly labeled and etched as a Right device.

Action

On 15-June-2012, a follow-up, URGENT Recall of MIS-BRANDED PediLoc Locking Plate e-mail was sent to all Distributors and direct representatives to provide them with a written notification of the voluntary recall. The e-mail identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. It also instructed them to quarantine all identified devices from the affected lot number immediately. A certified Voluntary Recall notice was also sent as a follow up along with a return prepaid pouch for the return of the recalled device(s) and Mandatory Reply Form.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of IN, GA, MI, FL, MO, OH, and SC and country of Australia.

Quantity

15 devices