Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published July 21, 2021

MPR Slotted Mallet Recall: Risk of Head Separating from Handle

Implant Resource Inc recalls MPR Slotted Mallets with potential head separation from handle and unexpected deformations. Affected units have model MPR-1120-1000 and lot numbers starting 200911-1-1. Contact 800.524.5194 for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0122-2022Medical device MPR ›

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Potential for mallet head to become separated from mallet handle. There is also significant deformations on striking surface that were not expected

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Contact the company

Official pagewww.m-p-r.com

Recalling firmImplant Resource Inc917 Lone Oak Rd Ste 1000 · Eagan, MN 55121-2266

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Implant Resource Inc recalls MPR Slotted Mallets because the mallet head can separate from the handle during use, and the striking surface may deform unexpectedly. This could cause injury if the mallet becomes unstable or breaks during impact. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62174-mpr-slotted-mallet-recall-risk-of-head-separating-from-handle.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62174-mpr-slotted-mallet-recall-risk-of-head-separating-from-handle · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0122-2022

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“MPR Slotted Mallet Recall: Risk of Head Separating from Handle.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62174-mpr-slotted-mallet-recall-risk-of-head-separating-from-handle. Based on FDA recall #Z-0122-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0122-2022%22&limit=1).

Implant Resource Inc. recalled MPR Slotted Mallets due to potential separation of the mallet head from the handle and unexpected surface deformations, according to the FDA. The agency announced the voluntary Class II recall on July 21, 2021.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: MPR
Product: MPR Slotted Mallet
Labeling: Medical Products Resource 800.524.5194 www.m-p-r.com
Model Number: MPR-1120-1000
Lot Number: 200911-1-1
UPC: 00840001405868

The hazard

The recall cites a potential for the mallet head to become separated from the handle. There are also significant deformations on the striking surface that were not expected, according to the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Merit Medical Custom Procedure Kit Recall (2025-12-04), Merit Medical Custom Manifold Kit Recall (2025-12-04), and Medicrea IB3D PL Instruments Set Recall (2025-10-29).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number MPR-1120-1000 on the mallet and lot numbers starting with 200911-1-1. The labeling includes the phone number 800.524.5194 and website www.m-p-r.com.

Brand
MPR
Product
MPR Slotted Mallet, labeling etched onto devices as follows: Medical Products Resource 800.524.5194 www.m-p-r.com
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Model Number
Look for the model number MPR-1120-1000 on the mallet and lot numbers starting with 200911-1-1.
Contact Manufacturer
Call 800.524.5194 or visit www.m-p-r.com for recall details and next steps.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Florida and New Hampshire.

FDA distribution: “US distribution to Florida and New Hampshire” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Florida, New Hampshire.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

Jul 21, 2021Firm started the recall
Oct 15, 2021FDA classified it Class II
Oct 27, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact MPR

We’ve drafted a message you can send MPR to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-0122-2022 — MPR Slotted Mallet Recall: Risk of Head Separating from Handle

Hello,

I own a MPR Slotted Mallet Recall: Risk of Head Separating from Handle that is covered by recall Z-0122-2022 from MPR.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0122-2022 (July 21, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0122-2022 to see it in context.
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