ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1355001 — Class II medical device recall Z-0379-2020
Terminated recall by Orthofix Srl, reported 2019-11-20, distributed in AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN…. As a result of complaint investigations it was determined that batches of drill bits have a geometrical detail
| Recall number | Z-0379-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Orthofix Srl, Veronaverona, N/A, Italy |
| Recall initiated | 2018-09-27 |
| Classified | 2019-11-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-11-20 |
| Terminated | 2022-02-01 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV |
| Countries outside the US | AE, AU, BE, BR, CH, CL, DE, DK, ES, FR, GB, IE, IL, IT, JP, KW, LK, LT, NL, PE, PL, SA, SG, ZA |
| Lot numbers | 273357, 289822, 303106, B1215075 |
| Model numbers | 1355001 |
Product
ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1355001, drill bit diameter 2.7 MM LENGTH 127MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568033 137
Reason for recall
As a result of complaint investigations it was determined that batches of drill bits have a geometrical detail that does not correspond to the intended design. This could result in lower cutting performance.
Machine access
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