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