Extremity Medical, IO FiX System Accessory. Catalog Number 101-00010. This screw measuring device is an accessory to the IO FiX Screw and Washer System that is used to measure the length of the screw by placing the depth gauge over the guidewire and down to the bone. Orthopedic device.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number 101-00010 Lot number AP3V12 AP4E01 AP4N04 AP5E25 AP6A44 AP6E42 AP6L14 AP6M17 AP6T08
  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:
Extremity Medical LLC
Reason for Recall:
Lag screw measurement is short (approximately 5 mm) when using current screw measuring device (p/n 101-00010) per the IO FIX Surgical Technique Rev C. which can lead to possible inappropriate implant size selection (e.g. shorter screw size selected).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Extremity Medical, IO FiX System Accessory. Catalog Number 101-00010. This screw measuring device is an accessory to the IO FiX Screw and Washer System that is used to measure the length of the screw by placing the depth gauge over the guidewire and down to the bone. Orthopedic device.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number 101-00010 Lot number AP3V12 AP4E01 AP4N04 AP5E25 AP6A44 AP6E42 AP6L14 AP6M17 AP6T08

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0752-2013

Related Recalls

The 1.6 mm Guidewire is undersized up to 2 mm in length. When used with the depth gauge, the measurement reading will not correspond with the desired screw length. The selected screw size based on the depth gauge reading will be about 2 mm longer than intended.

Jan 10, 2013 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Product Event Reports revealed that lag screw passes through washer (e.g. X-Post) intra-operatively.

Apr 13, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →