Flower Orthopedics recalls 2.7mm lag screw kits missing AO connect feature, which could delay surgery. Affected kits include specific sets for ankle, foot, and upper extremity plating. Contact for remedy details.
Drill bits packaged in kits are missing the AO connect feature and may result in delay of procedure
Flower Orthopedics is recalling 2.7mm lag screw kits that may delay surgery because drill bits lack the AO connect feature. This issue affects kits used with specific orthopedic plates for ankle, foot, and upper extremity procedures.
Drill bits in these kits lack the AO connect feature, which is designed to help quickly attach surgical components during procedures. Without this feature, surgeons may experience delays in surgery as they manually connect parts.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals using Flower Lag Screw Kits 2.7mm with specific implant sets. Those most at risk are practitioners who rely on the AO connect feature for surgical efficiency.
Check for catalog number LSK 027, lot number 2013003419, or unique identifier 00840118103688. These kits are part of Flower Small and Medium Implant Set, Flower Ankle Plating Set, Flower Rear Foot/Calcaneus Plating Set, or Flower Upper Extremity Plating Set.
Verify the catalog number (LSK 027), lot number (2013003419), or unique identifier (00840118103688) to confirm if the kit is affected.
The drill bits in these kits lack the AO connect feature, which may delay surgery when attaching surgical components.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Flower Orthopedics for further instructions.
This kit is used with Flower Small and Medium Implant Set, Flower Ankle Plating Set, Flower Rear Foot/Calcaneus Plating Set, or Flower Upper Extremity Plating Set.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flower Orthopedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0114-2022 — Flower Orthopedics Flower Orthopedics Hello, I own a Flower Orthopedics that is covered by recall Z-0114-2022 from Flower Orthopedics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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