Flower Orthopedics recalls specific calcaneus plates made with incorrect titanium alloy. This may cause complications during bone repair. Affected units include catalog number CPF 102, lot numbers 1909660029 and 1909660031.
The contract manufacturer of the calcaneus plate inadvertently used the incorrect material to manufacture the plates (a titanium alloy rather than pure titanium).
Flower Orthopedics is recalling certain calcaneus plates that were made with the wrong titanium alloy. Using these plates could lead to complications in bone repair procedures.
The plates were made with a titanium alloy instead of pure titanium. This difference in material could lead to complications during bone repair, such as improper healing or rejection of the implant.
Patients who received the specific calcaneus plates with catalog number CPF 102, lot numbers 1909660029 or 1909660031 are affected. Those undergoing foot or ankle surgery are at higher risk.
Check for catalog number CPF 102 on the plate. Look for lot numbers 1909660029 or 1909660031 on the packaging or label.
Identify the catalog number (CPF 102) and lot numbers (1909660029 or 1909660031) on the plate or packaging.
The contract manufacturer used the incorrect material (a titanium alloy instead of pure titanium) to make the plates.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Flower Orthopedics for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for complications during bone repair, but the record does not specify serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flower Orthopedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2783-2020 — Flower Orthopedics Flower Orthopedics Hello, I own a Flower Orthopedics that is covered by recall Z-2783-2020 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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