FDA Device

4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide. OrthoPediatrics Corp. markets a pediatric, extension osteotomy bone plate system. This system is marketed under the brand name OrthoPediatrics PediLock Extension Osteotomy Plate ( PLEO ). The product included in this recall is a Class I, 4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide Instrument, common name: Guide, Surgical, Instrument. The PediLoc Extension Osteotomy Plate is part of the OrthoPediatrics~PediLoc system. The PediLoc Extension Osteotomy Plate consists of 3.5mm and 4.5mm p

Hazard

Complaint received from sales representative that the drill guide tubes would not screw into replenishment instrument. Upon investigation, it has been determined that the device was not manufactured to design specifications and will not function as intended.

What You Should Do

Remedy

OrthoPediatrics sent an "URGENT RECALL" e-mail of the Trochar Scalpel Instrument to all affected customers. The e-mail identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The e-mail states that the instrument has been manufactured incorrectly and will not work (function as intended). The threads in the instrument are faulty and the guide tubes will not thread in correctly. Customers will receive follow up information.

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Products

4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide. OrthoPediatrics Corp. markets a pediatric, extension osteotomy bone plate system. This system is marketed under the brand name OrthoPediatrics PediLock Extension Osteotomy
Brand
OrthoPediatrics Corp
UPC
Part number: 01-1050-0066 and 01-1050-0067 Lot numbers: 7861001 and 7861101 only

Units Affected

24

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