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3.2mm Drill Bit. This is a component within the PediLoc Locking Plate System utilized to pre-drill a hole in bone prior to placement of a bone screw.

FDA Recall Z-1941-2013 · Posted 2013-08-09

Recalling FirmOrthoPediatrics Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHWC
Date Initiated2013-07-24
Date Terminated2013-08-26
Product Quantity68

Reason for Recall

OrthoPediatrics has initiated a voluntary recall of Part # 01-1050-002, 2.5mm Drill Bit, Lot #91300335. Only drill bits that are in their original packaging are being recalled. The description on the package of this drill bit has a wrong size in the description (3.2mm). The recall affects only packaged devices still in original packaging due to misbranding of the product. The drill bit itself has

Firm Action

On 7/24/13, OrthoPediatrics notified their consignees of this URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL via phone call. A follow-up email message was then sent with the recall notification, and then a hard copy of the notice was sent via certified letter. The notification addresses the affected product, recall issue, reply form instructions, and directs consignees to return affected product to OrthoPediatrics via a Fed-Ex return prepaid pouch. The firm directs consignees to forward the notification and reply form if the product was further distributed.

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide distribution, including the states of MO, MI, WA, FL, NY, TN, CO, AZ, VA, TX, CA, MN, LA, NC, and UT.

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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