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Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Large, Left, Catalog Number CPF… recallZ-2784-2020 · Flower Orthopedics Corporation · initiated Jul 8, 2020

Terminated

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Flower Orthopedics Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The contract manufacturer of the calcaneus plate inadvertently used the incorrect material to manufacture the plates (a titanium alloy rather than pure titanium).

FDA root cause category: Mixed-up of materials/components

What the company is doing

The Regional Business Director notified the customer by telephone and informed them that there was an issue with the newly released calcaneus plates. The 6 units were requested to be returned to Flower Orthopedics.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2784-2020
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 8, 2020
Posted by the FDA
Aug 12, 2020
Recalling firm
Flower Orthopedics Corporation
Quantity
25
Product code
HRS
FDA submissions
K133930
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, and OH.

Product description

Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Large, Left, Catalog Number CPF 103 - Product Usage: intended to be used for internal fixation of fractures and reconstruction of bones of the rearfoot, including the calcaneus.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number 1909660033; UDI 00840118115667

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K133930 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 86023).

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