Reported Dec 2, 2015 · Terminated

SCFE Driver (SCF-MLD273 & SCF-MLD265) instrument used for the insertion of the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System. This…

Pega Medical Inc.

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: Pega Medical Inc. · 1111 Autoroute Chomedy · Laval, N/A · N/A

Is this the product you have?

  • 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.
Lot codes and dates
  • Part Number
    • SCF-MLD265
    • LOT#: 130703-01
  • Part Number
    • SCF-MLD273
    • LOT#: 130703-02
Amount recalled
4 units distributed in the US

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 16, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:21 PM UTC

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