Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

I.M. Hole Locator Instrument. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. The IM Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Due to Use of excessive force when impacting may lead...

Date: November 12, 2014
Company: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

I.M. Hole Locator Instrument. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. The IM Hole locator guides the IM drill during IM Hole preparation. The instrument is positioned between the condyles and aligned with the anatomical axis. Pins can be placed in the IM hole locator to assist with additional stability. The drill bush may also be lightly impacted onto the distal femur for additional stability.

Quantity: 1130

Why Was This Recalled?

Use of excessive force when impacting may lead to intra-operative femoral fracture.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 154 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report