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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0193-2018STERILITY ISSUE

pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY...

Units Affected
1,142
Recall Date
November 2, 2017
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0193-2018.

The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips which occurred during two identical surgery procedures. The breakage occurred at the very distal end of the conical part of the skull pin tip.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0193-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0193-2018.

Pro-Med Instruments Gmbh

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Pro-med Instruments Gmbh Recall FAQ

Pro-med Instruments Gmbh is the subject of a medical devices safety report: pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY.... The notice was published on November 2, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 1,142 units are potentially affected.