Reported Dec 13, 2017 · Terminated
pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box),…
Pro-Med Instruments GmbH
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Pro-Med Instruments Gmbh · Botzinger Str. 38 · Freiburg Im Breisgau, N/A · N/A
Is this the product you have?
- pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY The DORO(R) Skull Pins are inserted into the receptacles of the skull clamp and fixate the head during surgery.
- Lot codes and dates
- Lots17041 and 17272
- Amount recalled
- 1142 units
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips which occurred during two identical surgery procedures. The breakage occurred at the very distal end of the conical part of the skull pin tip.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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