FDA recall record

Flower Orthopedics Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft intended for Fibula intramedullary-intended to recall — FDA Z-0448-2022

Mating incompatibility between the Inserter Shaft and the Inserter Draw Rod causing the inserter draw rod to bind and not rotate freely as intended…

Class IIclassification
Z-0448-2022official record ID
Jan 12, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0448-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmFlower Orthopedics Corporation
Report dateJan 12, 2022
Recall initiation dateNov 2, 2021
Quantity48 units
LocationHorsham, PA, United States

Official product description

Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft intended for Fibula intramedullary-intended to be used with the Inserter Draw Rod and Blue Ratchet Handle in order to facilitate the insertion of the Flex-Thread Nail System- Catalog Number: 8435-1

Why the product was recalled

Mating incompatibility between the Inserter Shaft and the Inserter Draw Rod causing the inserter draw rod to bind and not rotate freely as intended surgeon may be unable to complete surgery unless a second set is available

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, GA, TN, FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, TX.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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