Reported Jan 12, 2022 · Terminated

Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft intended for Fibula intramedullary-intended to be used with the Inserter Draw Rod and Blue…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

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: Flower Orthopedics Corporation · 100 Witmer Rd Ste 280 · Horsham, PA · 19044-2647

Is this the product you have?

  • Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft intended for Fibula intramedullary-intended to be used with the Inserter Draw Rod and Blue Ratchet Handle in order to facilitate the insertion of the
  • Flex-Thread Nail System- Catalog Number8435-1
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Number11090
  • UDI00840118117548
Amount recalled
48 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Mating incompatibility between the Inserter Shaft and the Inserter Draw Rod causing the inserter draw rod to bind and not rotate freely as intended surgeon may be unable to complete surgery unless a second set is available

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 Oct 12, 2023 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:35 PM UTC

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