Orthofix Power Drill Torque Limiter, Sterile, Rx Only, Single Use; Sold individually and in the Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit, Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile, Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box, Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame, and Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box. Intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Power Drill Torque Limiter: Product Code 99-93568; Lot (Exp Date) V1388296 (12/28/2019), V1388432 (12/29/2019), V1389857 (01/13/2020), V1400707 (05/18/2020), V1400940 (05/23/2020), V1410027 (09/01/2020); UDI: 18054242512318. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit: Product Code 99-93506; Lot (Exp Date) V1389818 (01/12/2020), V1389819 (01/12/2020), V1389886 (02/13/2020), V1399881 (05/10/2020), V1400800 (05/22/2020), V1402023 (06/03/2020), V1405602 (07/17/2020), V1406422 (07/26/2020), V1410082 (09/02/2020), R1412578 (09/28/2020), V1414451 (10/19/2020), V1421785 (02/01/2021), V1425406 (03/13/2021), B1012462 (06/19/2021), B1012776 (06/26/2021), B1019431 (07/05/2021), B1031608 (08/05/2021), B1052165 (10/23/2021), B1049195 (10/25/2021), B1080028 (02/16/2022), B1099157 (04/08/2022), B1107271 (04/09/2022); UDI: 18054242512325. Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile: Product Code 99-93509; Lot (Exp Date) V1408711 (08/01/2020), V1410026 (09/01/2020), V1422854 (02/14/2021), V1427350 (04/09/2021), V1429217 (04/26/2021), B1083360 (02/20/2022); UDI: 18054242513629. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box: Product Code 99-93790; Lot (Exp Date) B1019281 (04/09/2021); UDI: 1805424515159. Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box: Product Code 99-93791; Lot (Exp Date) B1019282 (04/09/2021); UDI: 18054242515166. Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame; Product Code 99-93792; Lot (Exp Date) V140597 (03/21/2020); UDI: 18054242513643. Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame: Product Code 99-93793; Lot (Exp Date) V1409944 (03/09/2020); UDI: 18054242513650. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box: Product Code 99-93794; Lot (Exp Date) V1410194 (04/18/2020). UDI: 18054242513667.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Orthofix Srl
- Reason for Recall:
- The power drill torque limiter may break during use in surgery application.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Orthofix Power Drill Torque Limiter, Sterile, Rx Only, Single Use; Sold individually and in the Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit, Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile, Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box, Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame, Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame, and Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box. Intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Power Drill Torque Limiter: Product Code 99-93568; Lot (Exp Date) V1388296 (12/28/2019), V1388432 (12/29/2019), V1389857 (01/13/2020), V1400707 (05/18/2020), V1400940 (05/23/2020), V1410027 (09/01/2020); UDI: 18054242512318. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit: Product Code 99-93506; Lot (Exp Date) V1389818 (01/12/2020), V1389819 (01/12/2020), V1389886 (02/13/2020), V1399881 (05/10/2020), V1400800 (05/22/2020), V1402023 (06/03/2020), V1405602 (07/17/2020), V1406422 (07/26/2020), V1410082 (09/02/2020), R1412578 (09/28/2020), V1414451 (10/19/2020), V1421785 (02/01/2021), V1425406 (03/13/2021), B1012462 (06/19/2021), B1012776 (06/26/2021), B1019431 (07/05/2021), B1031608 (08/05/2021), B1052165 (10/23/2021), B1049195 (10/25/2021), B1080028 (02/16/2022), B1099157 (04/08/2022), B1107271 (04/09/2022); UDI: 18054242512325. Galaxy UNYCO Mini Kit Instruments Sterile: Product Code 99-93509; Lot (Exp Date) V1408711 (08/01/2020), V1410026 (09/01/2020), V1422854 (02/14/2021), V1427350 (04/09/2021), V1429217 (04/26/2021), B1083360 (02/20/2022); UDI: 18054242513629. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Femur Box: Product Code 99-93790; Lot (Exp Date) B1019281 (04/09/2021); UDI: 1805424515159. Galaxy UNYCO Knee Bridging Box: Product Code 99-93791; Lot (Exp Date) B1019282 (04/09/2021); UDI: 18054242515166. Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Unilateral Frame; Product Code 99-93792; Lot (Exp Date) V140597 (03/21/2020); UDI: 18054242513643. Galaxy UNYCO Ankle Bridging Box - Delta Frame: Product Code 99-93793; Lot (Exp Date) V1409944 (03/09/2020); UDI: 18054242513650. Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Box: Product Code 99-93794; Lot (Exp Date) V1410194 (04/18/2020). UDI: 18054242513667.
Distribution:
Distributed in: US, CA, FL, PA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0291-2018
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