Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Trochar Scalpel Instrument (Surgical Punch) OrthoPediatrics intramedullary rods (nails) are Recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp Due to A complaint received from sales representative that a...

Date: September 13, 2012
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

Trochar Scalpel Instrument (Surgical Punch) OrthoPediatrics intramedullary rods (nails) are generally rod-shaped devices, with screw holes at either end for fixation to bone. This device is intended to be inserted into the medullary canal of the femur for fixation of fractures by aligning and stabilizing the bone fragments. Additional stabilization may be realized by installing transverse screws through holes in the rod. These devices are made of medical grade stainless steel. The OrthoPediatrics PediNail" system is used for pediatric and small stature adult patients as indicated to stabilize fractures of the femoral shaft; subtrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; nonunions and malunions; fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity.

Quantity: 78

Why Was This Recalled?

A complaint received from sales representative that a replenishment instrument was too short. Upon investigation, it has been determined that the device was not manufactured to design specifications and will not function as intended.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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