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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

LCP Drill Sleeve 1.5 Drill Bit 1.1mm Part Number 03.114.001 Used in LCP Modular Mini Fragment System, for fixation of small bones and small bone fragments

Z-0669-2018

August 07, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 79021
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
567 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0669-2018

Official wording

Reason: May have difficulty attaching the drill sleeve to the plate. If the drill sleeve will not connect to the plate intraoperatively, surgical delay could occur. If the pilot hole is drilled without the drill sleeve, the pilot hole could be off-center which could result in screw and/or plate loosening.

Code information: Lot numbers FT00227 9972971 H028400 H161606 H288454

Distribution pattern: Distribution to US, Canada, and Germany.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    May have difficulty attaching the drill sleeve to the plate. If the drill sleeve will not connect to the plate intraoperatively, surgical delay could occur. If the pilot hole is drilled without the drill sleeve, the pilot hole could be off-center which could result in screw and/or plate loosening.