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Device product

3.5MM LOCKING SCREW, T15 HEXALOBE, SELF TAPPING, 34MM The OrthoPediatrics Proximal Femur Plating System combines implants and instruments in one convenient system. This system offers the advantages of the osteotomy blade plates and cannulated instrumentation. Osteotomy plates provide ease of reduction and good rotational stability while maintaining bone stock. Cannulated instruments work over a guide wire for precise placement and safety. The subject device is a Bone Screw designed for use with this system.

Z-0276-2014

September 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Event
Event 66450
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
7 units shipped
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0276-2014

Official wording

Reason: The firm identified, through complaints that the 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW packaging material was marked as a 3.5mm screw and the part number was correct but that the description indicated a 7.0mm screw. Upon investigation, it has been determined that a lot number 009U2 was packaged and mislabeled internally by OrthoPediatrics.

Code information: Part Number:. 00-0903-2634 and lot number 009U2

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US including Michigan and the countries of Ireland and Australia

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    mislabeled