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Device product

SCFE Driver (SCF-MLD273 & SCF-MLD265) instrument used for the insertion of the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System. This instrument is included in the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System instrument tray. This instrument is marked with the catalogue number and lot number. The Free-Gliding SCFE Screw System is a temporary implant for stabilization of pediatric femoral neck fractures and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) in pediatric patients. Orthopedic.

Z-0324-2016

October 20, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Pega Medical Inc.
Event
Event 72529
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4 units distributed in the US
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0324-2016

Official wording

Reason: SCFE Driver's threaded shaft broke close to the knob when a manual force was applied during the fixation of the screw.

Code information: Part Number: SCF-MLD265; LOT#: 130703-01 Part Number: SCF-MLD273; LOT#: 130703-02

Distribution pattern: Distributed in the states of FL and TN.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    SCFE Driver's threaded shaft broke close to the knob when a manual force was applied during the fixation of the screw.