The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2456-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Trilliant Surgical Reamer Heads Recalled for Guide Pin Fit Issues

Trilliant Surgical Ltd. is recalling 638 Concave and Convex Reamer Heads because the cannulation may be too small to allow the Guide Pin to pass through freely.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source describes a functional defect in a medical device used in surgery that poses a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the text.

Plain-English summary

Trilliant Surgical Ltd. is recalling 638 units of Concave and Convex Reamer Heads (16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm, and 22 mm) used with the Gridlock Plating system. These devices are intended for use in trauma and reconstructive procedures in small bones. The recall covers units distributed nationwide throughout the US.

The recall was initiated because the cannulation of the Concave and Convex Reamer Heads may be too small to allow the Guide Pin to freely pass through. This defect could potentially interfere with the proper use of the device during surgical procedures.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these products should stop using them and contact Trilliant Surgical Ltd. for instructions on return or replacement. The affected lot codes are TSL000145, TSL000162, TSL000699, TSL000146, TSL000163, TSL000700, TSL00147, TSL000164, TSL000701, TSL000702, TSL000148, TSL000165, TSL000706, TSL000149, TSL000166, TSL000688, TSL000150, TSL000167, TSL000707, and TSL000708.

The recalled product

Product
Concave Reamer Head, 16 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 18 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 20 mm; Concave Reamer Head 22 mm; Convex Reamer Head, 16 mm; Convex Reamer Head, 18 mm; Convex Reamer Head 20 mm; Convex Reamer Head 22 mm, used with Gridlock Plating system, for use in trauma and recons
Affected units
638

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 (20)

  • TSL000145
  • TSL000162
  • TSL000699
  • TSL000146
  • TSL000163
  • TSL000700
  • TSL00147
  • TSL000164
  • TSL000701
  • TSL000702
  • TSL000148
  • TSL000165
  • TSL000706
  • TSL000149
  • TSL000166
  • TSL000688
  • TSL000150
  • TSL000167
  • TSL000707
  • TSL000708

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.