Events

Recall of OrthoPediatrics PediLoc Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by OrthoPediatrics Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65091
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1534-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-04-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117865
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
  • Reason
    Post market surveillance of the 90 degree cannulated infant blade plate indicated that there have been five reports concerning bending of the plate intra-operatively.
  • Action
    OrthoPediatrics sent an Urgent Voluntary Recall notifiation via telephone and email to all affected consignees. The letter instructed consignees to take possession of any affected devices and quarantine immediately. A Mandatory Reply Form is included with the notification letter to be completed and returned. Please contact Greg Teghtmeyer if you have any questions (574-268-6379).

Device

OrthoPediatrics PediLoc Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System
  • Model / Serial
    All lot numbers are affected. Catalog No. 00-1200-1000
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    90 Degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate 25mm x 5mm x 3 Hole || Product Usage: || The OrthoPediatrics Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System is intended for fixation of long bone fractures and osteotomies in all pediatric subgroups (except neonates) and in small stature adults. Specific indications include: intertrochanteric derotation and varus osteotomies, femoral neck and pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric valgus osteotomies, proximal and distal tibial osteotomies and humeral fractures and osteotomies.
  • Manufacturer
    OrthoPediatrics Corp

Manufacturer

OrthoPediatrics Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    OrthoPediatrics Corp, 2850 Frontier Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-7001
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Orthopediatrics Corp
  • Source
    USFDA