FDAFebruary 23, 2016device

Titanium Low Profile Neuro Screw, Self Drilling, 3mm, part numbers: 400.833, 400.833E Product Usage: The Low Profile Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic s...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Out of specification at the thread. The thread height of these screws is under-sized. The cross section of the affected area is less than that of conforming screws such that the thread height of the screws is undersized.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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