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Terminated

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 13550, drill bit diameter 2.7 MM LENGTH 127 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568033120

FDA Recall Z-0374-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmOrthofix Srl
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJDW
Date Initiated2018-09-27
Date Terminated2022-02-01

Reason for Recall

As a result of complaint investigations it was determined that batches of drill bits have a geometrical detail that does not correspond to the intended design. This could result in lower cutting performance.

Firm Action

On 10/01/2018, Orthofix provided distributor, doctors, and hospitals a urgent medical device recall notification via FedEx overnight carrier . The letter asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately cease any further distribution of the affected devices; 2. Notify hospitals, surgeons and others to whom you may have distributed affected devices that such devices cannot be used and must be returned to Orthofix according to the instructions below; 3. Complete the Acknowledgement Form indicating that you have received this notification. It should be returned by email or fax to the contact details on the attached form. 4. Subsequent Distribution: If your firm has provided or sold the affected products to other users, please provide a list of those users to the undersigned and forward this notification to them to assure prompt action. 5. Product Return Instructions: To return the devices affected by this action, please follow these instructions: A - Check your inventory for the devices affected by this action; B - Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form with the quantity you are returning; C - Contact Orthofix Customer Service at (800) 266-3349 for return instructions and replacement information

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

US: AZ, CA,FL,GA,HI,IA,IL,IN,KY,LA,MD,MI,MO,MS,NC,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,SC,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA, WI, WV, Puerto Rico OUS: Kuwait, Australia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Japan, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Singapore, Peru, Brazil, Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Belgium, Chile, The Netherlands, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Israel

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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