6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Intended to be used for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Number 10-55-025, Lot Number 006A1057.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for Recall:
A product complaint was received where a size 20 screw was labeled as size 30. After receipt, measurement of the screw determined it to be a size 25. Further investigation also determined that there were other screws labeled as size 25, but a size 30 screw was inside of the package. It was thought that all of these screws were found in-house and were contained, but it was determined later that on
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Intended to be used for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Number 10-55-025, Lot Number 006A1057.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0139-2013

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