FDAJune 24, 2015device

16mm Chisel Blade; used in the LCP Anterior Ankle Arthodesis Plate System and the Hip Preservation Surgery Set. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.

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

The hazard

It was discovered that a 10mm Chisel Blade was etched as a 16mm Chisel Blade.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

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