Flower Orthoped: Recalls Calcaneus Plate (CPF 203) made with wrong titanium alloy. Risk of improper healing due to material mix-up. Contact for return instructions.
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 a specific calcaneus plate (right side, large size) because it was made with the wrong titanium alloy. This could lead to improper bone healing or complications if used in surgery.
The plate was made with a titanium alloy instead of pure titanium. This material difference could cause improper bone healing or complications during surgery. The risk is related to the surgical application, not typical use.
Patients who received this specific calcaneus plate for foot fracture treatment are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who used this plate in procedures are at higher risk.
Check for the catalog number CPF 203 on the plate. The product was sold with lot number 1909660037 and UDI 00840118115698. This plate is intended for internal foot fracture repair.
Look for catalog number CPF 203, lot number 1909660037, and UDI 00840118115698 on the plate.
The recall is due to the material mix-up, not improper use. The plate is safe if used correctly but the material issue could cause complications during surgery.
Check for catalog number CPF 203, lot number 1909660037, and UDI 00840118115698 on the plate.
The recall does not require immediate stop use. Patients should contact the manufacturer for return instructions if they have the specific plate.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flower Orthopedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2787-2020 — Flower Orthopedics Flower Orthopedics Hello, I own a Flower Orthopedics that is covered by recall Z-2787-2020 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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