The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0879-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

OrthoPediatrics PediNail Cortical Screw Recalled for Dimensional Discrepancy

OrthoPediatrics is recalling 22 PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System 4.5mm X 48mm Cortical Screws because they measure 50mm instead of the labeled 48mm.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a dimensional labeling discrepancy without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

OrthoPediatrics Corp is recalling 22 units of the PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System 4.5mm X 48mm Cortical Screw. The recall is due to a labeling error where the screws are labeled as 48mm but actually measure 50mm.

The affected product is identified by Product Number 10-1500-3048 and Lot Number 161421-G. The devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States to the states of Texas, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and New York, as well as to France and Ireland.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected screws and contact OrthoPediatrics Corp for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System 4.5mm X 48mm Cortical Screw
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product Number: 10-1500-3048 Lot Number: 161421-G

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: