ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0349-2007 ยท HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone

OrthoHelix Surgical Designs Inc

DRLock Volar Plate Screw System, Model #DVR-900. The product is a kit contained in an aluminum tray case that contains the following: IMPLANTS: 6 stainless steel plates (2-lefts, 2-rights, and 1-right long and 1-right left), 48 distal locking-screws (ranging from 10-24mm), 32 distal locking pegs, 36 proximal locking screws, 24 proximal non-locking screws. INSTRUMENTS: 2 Bending Pliers*, 1 Bone Re

DateJan 19, 2007 (initiated Aug 3, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe 48 distal locking-screws (ranging from 10-24mm) contained in the kit are not within established specifications, specifically the minor diameter of the screws are undersized.
Root causeOther
ActionThe recalling firm contacted all consignees by phone on or about 8/3/06.
Quantity180
DistributionThe product was distributed to 5 consignees located in the U.S.: Archway Medical, Columbia, SC; Gulf Coast Surgical, Stafford, TX; Vaugham Medical, Wheat Ridge, CO; Belemy Medical, Cleveland, OH; and Crystal Clinic, Akron, OH.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K053182DRLOCK DISTAL RADIUS VOLAR SYSTEM
Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc., Feb 27, 2006