Arth: Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set Recall - Potential Hub Tube Blockage
Arthrex recalls reusable non-sterile Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set with batch 051838 due to potential hub attachment tube blockage. Affected users should contact Arthrex for details.
Lower-risk recall
There is a potential for blockage of the Hub Attachment Tube.
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What happened, in plain English
Arthrex is recalling a reusable non-sterile Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set (batch 051838) because it may cause blockage in the hub attachment tube. This could affect medical procedures and requires attention to prevent complications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/66297-arth-fibulock-fibular-nail-instrument-set-recall-potential-hub-tube.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/66297-arth-fibulock-fibular-nail-instrument-set-recall-potential-hub-tube · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0919-2020
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“Arth: Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set Recall - Potential Hub Tube Blockage.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66297-arth-fibulock-fibular-nail-instrument-set-recall-potential-hub-tube. Based on FDA recall #Z-0919-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0919-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hub attachment tube in the instrument set can become blocked, potentially interfering with medical procedures. This blockage might cause complications during surgery or other medical treatments.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the Arthrex Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set with batch number 051838 are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with this instrument set may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the batch number 051838 on the Arthrex Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set. This product is a reusable non-sterile instrument set used in medical procedures.
- Brand
Arthrex- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Contact Arthrex
Reach out to Arthrex directly for specific instructions on handling the recalled product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide in US; no distribution OUS.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates a potential for blockage in the hub attachment tube, so it is not recommended for use until the issue is resolved.
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Where this comes from
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-0919-2020 (December 17, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0919-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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