FDA recall record

OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System is a pediatric and small stature adult ACL recall — FDA Z-0579-2014

Part # 01-1008-0040/0047, ACL Sleeve Installation/ Insertion Tool, shipped November 4, 2013 - November 6, 2013 may be etched with the wrong size.

Class IIclassification
Z-0579-2014official record ID
Jan 1, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0579-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmOrthoPediatrics Corp
Report dateJan 1, 2014
Recall initiation dateNov 7, 2013
Quantity40
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System is a pediatric and small stature adult ACL reconstruction system containing Sleeve Installation Tool Set , Part 01-1008-0040/0047, 6mm; 6.5mm, 7mm, 7.5mm, 8mm, 8.5mm, 9mm, and 10mm. Used with ACL reconstruction system associated surgery.

Why the product was recalled

Part # 01-1008-0040/0047, ACL Sleeve Installation/ Insertion Tool, shipped November 4, 2013 - November 6, 2013 may be etched with the wrong size.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA, KY, OH, RI, and TN.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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