The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2844-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

OrthoPediatrics Recalls Mislabeled 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates

OrthoPediatrics Corp is voluntarily recalling 41 units of 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates due to mislabeling. The devices were distributed nationwide to specific states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a voluntary precautionary recall for mislabeling, which aligns with the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

OrthoPediatrics Corp is voluntarily recalling 41 units of 3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates, specifically the 14-hole and 18-hole models, due to the devices being mislabeled. The affected product is identified by Product Number 00-1050-3218 and Lot Number NM02346.

The recalled devices were distributed nationwide to Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Rhode Island, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact OrthoPediatrics Corp for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates, 18 hole Orthopediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System comes in sets that offer the advantage of both conventional and locking plate fixation devices and instrumentation in one system. Utilizing both locking and non- locking screws, Pe
Affected units
41

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: 00-1050-3218  Lot Number: NM02346

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 18 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →