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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc: MAXLOCK EXTREME EXTREMITY PLATING SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE ANGLE TECHNOLOGY. Product Usage: Variable Angle technology in MTP, TMT, MFT, MXL, DFX, and EDL plates are indicated for fractures, fusions and osteotomies for small bones in the hand, wrist, foot and ankle in both pediatric and adult patients. Variable Angle Technology in MXL and CLA plates are indicated for the fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the clavicle and small bones in the hand, wrist, foot and ankle.

Recall number
Z-0421-2012
Recalling firm
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc
Product
MAXLOCK EXTREME EXTREMITY PLATING SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE ANGLE TECHNOLOGY. Product Usage: Variable Angle technology in MTP, TMT, MFT, MXL, DFX, and EDL plates are indicated for fractures, fusions and osteotomies for small bones in the hand, wrist, foot and ankle in both pediatric and adult patients. Variable Angle Technology in MXL and CLA plates are indicated for the fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the clavicle and small bones in the hand, wrist, foot and ankle.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-08-22
Posted
2012-01-11
Terminated
2012-02-19
Reason
The firm discovered a testing protocol error, in both dynamic and static cantilever comparative testing, during the initial comparative testing.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc. sent an URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated August 22, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, the problem, and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately inventory, remove and return the recalled product to the firm via FedEx or any shipping method with tracking capability. Customers were also requested to notify any affected user facilities of the recall. For any questions call 330-247-1444 or 330-247-1445.
Quantity
2,722 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (USA) - including the states of: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WY.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot # 1364, 1731, 1862, Model # VAR-031-35-10, Model # VAR-031-35-12, Model # VAR-031-35-14, Model # VAR-031-35-16, Model # VAR-031-35-18, Model # VAR-031-35-20, Model # VAR-031-35-22, Model # VAR-031-35-24, Model #, VAR-031-35-26, Model # VAR-031-35-28, Model # VAR-031-35-30 & Lot # 1365011, 1365012, Model #, MXL-032-35 and Model # VAR-032-35
510(k) numbers
["K102156"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HRS
Firm FEI
3000718467
Firm city
Medina
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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