Recall Z-0442-2019
Arthrex, Inc. · initiated September 13, 2018
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
3.2mm Proximal Reamer/Cannulated Drill provided as part of the Fibulock Fibular Nail System Pack. FibuLock Nail Procedure Pack: Contains instrumentation for the implantation of the FibuLock implant. Contents include: Actuation Driver, 6.2mm Reamer, 3.2mm Reamer, 2 mm Drill, Spade Tip Guide Wire, and 1.6mm x 12 K-Wire.
Codes / lots: Part #ST6100, Lot/Serial #'s: A251217-04, A011217-01, A011217-03, A091017-05, A101017-01, A111017-01, A121017-01, A121017-02, A131017-01, A140917-01, A161017-01, A171017-01, A181017-07, A221117-01, A271117-01, A281117-02, A291117-01, A291117-03, A301117-01, A281117-01.
Reason for recall
There is potential to break during use.
FDA-determined cause: Software change control
Action taken
Arthrex sent letters to their consignees with the following instructions. 1. Immediately discontinue use, sale, and distribution of the affected product. 2. Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or complaints@arthrex.com as soon as possible to arrange for return of the affected product. Our Product Surveillance Specialists can provide assistance regarding alternative solutions and are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. 3. If you are an Arthrex agency, you do not need to notify any customers as Arthrex will be notifying customers directly. 4. If you are an Arthrex customer, you do not need to notify any patients of this product recall. 5. If you have any questions about this product recall, please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or complaints@arthrex.com.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0442-2019
- Initiated
- September 13, 2018
- Product code
- HTO – Reamer
- Quantity
- 832
- Distribution
- Distributed throughout the U.S. to the following states: NC, CA, NJ, CO, NV, UT, LA, KY, OH, AZ, MO, MN, TN, NY, WI, MA, PA, TX, IL, PA, AR, FL, IA, MI, AL, SD, OR, WA, MD, KS, and GA.
- Recalling firm
- Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL