FDASeptember 19, 2018device

Flexible Drill Shaft, FMP Acetabular System Instrumentation REF 803-05-239 RX Encore Medical, L.P.

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

The hazard

Manufacturing error, the drill bit shaft is unable to properly capture the drill bit pin. Failure of the drill bit shaft to capture the drill bit pin could result in the drill bit coming loose which could result in a delay in surgery or adverse patient reaction resulting in a revision surgery.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

encore medical lpencoreencore medical

Recall history

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