AperFix Femoral Implant Coring Removal Drill, labeled as the following: a. Femoral Removal C...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2548-2018 — Class II — April 28, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2548-2018 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 28, 2010 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Cayenne Medical Inc. |
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 1,444 units total |
Product Description
AperFix Femoral Implant Coring Removal Drill, labeled as the following: a. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 9mm, Model Number CM-7109; b. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 10mm, Model Number CM-7110; c. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 11mm, Model Number CM-7111; d. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 9 mm - Long, Model Number CM-7129; e. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 10 mm - Long, Model Number CM-7130; f. Femoral Removal Coring Reamer 11 mm - Long, Model Number CM-7131; Orthopedic surgical instrument.
Reason for Recall
A review of product complaints in 2010 identified a trend for the Coring Removal Drill of premature wear and/or breakage. This recall occurred in 2013.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Denmark, Finland, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and Turkey.
Lot / Code Information
a. Model Number CM-7109, Lot Codes: 2091004, 3041001, 3151117, 3250806, 3291018, 4191101, 5181012, 6211011, 6270801, 7081012, 7131004, 7231005, 7281004, 7281019, 8161104, 8311131, 8311133, 8311134, 9081004, 9091102, 9141012, 9170902, 9220903, 9220910, 9271002, 10130801, 10140904, 10160901, 10211013, 11091001, 11161022, 11171022, 12030901, 12131001, 12281001, 12290910, 12291008, LNR; b. Model Number CM-7110, Lot Codes: 2091005, 3151118, 3250807, 3291014, 4191102, 4201002, 5181002, 5181009, 6211013, 6270802, 7081013, 7131005, 7231001, 7281005, 7281020, 7311217, 9030903, 9080802, 9081005, 9091103, 9141013, 9161103, 9170903, 9220904, 9220911, 9271003, 10140905, 10160902, 10211001, 11071104, 11091002, 12030902, 12080802, 12131002, 12281002, 12291010, LNR; c. Model Number CM-7111, Lot Codes: 2091006, 3151119, 3250808, 3291017, 4191103, 5181003, 5181013, 6211015, 7081014, 7131006, 7131007, 7140802, 7231006, 7281006, 7281021, 8161103, 8311128, 8311129, 8311130, 8311132, 9081006, 9091104, 9141014, 9220905, 9220912, 10140906, 10160804, 10160903, 10211011, 11091003, 12030903, 12131003, 12291009, LNR; d. Model Number CM-7129, Lot Codes: 1130905, 4211103, 6211012, 7010909, 7081015, 7231010, 7281007, 7281022, 7311214, 8041105, 8060804, 8161102, 8311140, 8311141, 8311142, 9081007, 9091105, 9170904, 9220906, 10211004, 12131004, 12291011, LNR; e. Model Number CM-7130, Lot Codes: 1130906, 3151120, 3291015, 5181010, 6211014, 7010910, 7081016, 7231007, 7281008, 7281023, 7311215, 8041106, 8060803, 8311135, 9081008, 9091106, 9170905, 9220907, 10211005, 12090903, 12131005, 12290912, 12291012, 90091106, LNR; f. Model Number CM-7131, Lot Codes: 1130907, 2111207, 3151121, 3291016, 4211102, 5181011, 6211016, 7010911, 7081017, 7231008, 7281009, 7311216, 8041107, 8060805, 8161101, 8221103, 8311136, 8311137, 8311138, 8311139, 9081009, 9091107, 9170906, 9220908, 10211010, 11090904, 11161015, 11171015, 12171118, 12290911, 12291013, LNR;
Other Recalls from Cayenne Medical Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2571-2018 | Class II | Drill (Fluted-Hard Bone), for Quattro Link 2.9m... | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Z-2422-2018 | Class II | AperFix AM Femoral Implant, Model numbers CM-24... | Jul 11, 2013 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.