Intraosseous Fixation System (IFS) 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm & 2.5 mm Cannulated Drill Bit. Intended to stabilize and aid in fixation of fractures.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0975-2013.
The firm was notified by a customer that there was a burr on the inside end of the drill bit resulting in the drill bit not fitting over the associated guide wire.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0975-2013.
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-0975-2013.
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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc Recall FAQ
Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Intraosseous Fixation System (IFS) 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm & 2.5 mm Cannulated Drill Bit. Intended to stabilize and aid in fixation of fractures.. The notice was published on October 30, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 2,399,041 units are potentially affected.