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FDA Device recall Z-1991-2016

Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal…

On 2016-06-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal… by Carbofix Orthopedics, citing firm received complaints where the Piccolo Composite Ball Tip Guide Wire penetrated the internal package, and thus compromised the product sterility.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1991-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-05-10
Published2016-06-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyCarbofix Orthopedics
DistributionAL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, TX, WA

Product

Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

Reason

Firm received complaints where the Piccolo Composite Ball Tip Guide Wire penetrated the internal package, and thus compromised the product sterility.

Identifiers

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Catalog Number PFT912250 - Lot Number QTN90712, QTN02700, QTN61401, QTN02785A, QTN61402, QTN83201B, QTN61402A, QTN43801…Catalog Number PFT912250 - Lot Number QTN90712, QTN02700, QTN61401, QTN02785A, QTN61402, QTN83201B, QTN61402A, QTN43801, QTN43801A, QTN43801B, QTN83201C, QTN04161A

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1991-2016%22

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