Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

3.5MM LOCKING SCREW Recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp Due to Mislabeling

Date: September 26, 2013
Company: OrthoPediatrics Corp
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 OrthoPediatrics Corp directly.

Affected Products

3.5MM LOCKING SCREW, T15 HEXALOBE, SELF TAPPING, 34MM The OrthoPediatrics Proximal Femur Plating System combines implants and instruments in one convenient system. This system offers the advantages of the osteotomy blade plates and cannulated instrumentation. Osteotomy plates provide ease of reduction and good rotational stability while maintaining bone stock. Cannulated instruments work over a guide wire for precise placement and safety. The subject device is a Bone Screw designed for use with this system.

Quantity: 7 units shipped

Why Was This Recalled?

The firm identified, through complaints that the 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW packaging material was marked as a 3.5mm screw and the part number was correct but that the description indicated a 7.0mm screw. Upon investigation, it has been determined that a lot number 009U2 was packaged and mislabeled internally by OrthoPediatrics.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - US including Michigan and the countries of Ireland and Australia

About OrthoPediatrics Corp

OrthoPediatrics Corp has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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