Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number PFT912250 - Lot Number QTN90712, QTN02700, QTN61401, QTN02785A, QTN61402, QTN83201B, QTN61402A, QTN43801, QTN43801A, QTN43801B, QTN83201C, QTN04161A
  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:
CarboFix Orthopedics, Ltd.
Reason for Recall:
Firm received complaints where the Piccolo Composite Ball Tip Guide Wire penetrated the internal package, and thus compromised the product sterility.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number PFT912250 - Lot Number QTN90712, QTN02700, QTN61401, QTN02785A, QTN61402, QTN83201B, QTN61402A, QTN43801, QTN43801A, QTN43801B, QTN83201C, QTN04161A

Distribution:

Distributed in: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, TX, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1991-2016