DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalls I.M. Hole Locator Instrument. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. The IM Hole locator guides the IM drill dur

Recalled January 14, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0908-2015 · DePuy Orthopaedics

Hazard

Use of excessive force when impacting may lead to intra-operative femoral fracture. · FDA Class II

Units

1130

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and countries of: Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Description

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

Product

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.

Manufacturer(s)

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →