FDA recall record

OrthoPediatrics 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates, 18 hole Orthopediatrics recall — FDA Z-2844-2016

OrthoPediatrics Corp.is voluntarily recalling multiple lots of the 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur 14-hole Plate and 18-hole Plate due to the…

Class IIclassification
Z-2844-2016official record ID
Sep 28, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2844-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmOrthoPediatrics Corp
Report dateSep 28, 2016
Recall initiation dateJul 27, 2016
Quantity41
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates, 18 hole Orthopediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System comes in sets that offer the advantage of both conventional and locking plate fixation devices and instrumentation in one system. Utilizing both locking and non- locking screws, PediLoc offers a construct that resists angular collapse while simultaneously acting as an effective aid to fracture reduction.

Why the product was recalled

OrthoPediatrics Corp.is voluntarily recalling multiple lots of the 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur 14-hole Plate and 18-hole Plate due to the devices being mislabeled.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, KY, MI, MN, MO, KY, RI, NY, OH, OR, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA Foreign: None VA/DOD: None

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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