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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Surgical Equipment

Frontier Devices Distraction Pins Recalled for Unvalidated Shelf Life

Agency Publication Date: September 17, 2025
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Summary

Approximately 18,100 Frontier Devices Distraction Pins are being recalled because the product labeling includes a shelf life that has not been properly validated. The recall affects 12 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm pins in various single and double pack configurations. These sterile surgical devices were distributed across several states between August 1, 2020, and July 30, 2025.

Risk

Using these medical devices beyond their unvalidated shelf life may compromise their sterility or mechanical integrity. This could increase the risk of surgical site infections or complications during orthopedic procedures.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Frontier Devices Distraction Pins in 12 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm sizes sold under catalog numbers 301.912S1, 301.912S2, 301.914S1, 301.914S2, and 301.916S1.
  2. Check the product label for the catalog (REF) number and the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) code to see if your inventory is affected. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Stop using the recalled distraction pins immediately.
  4. Contact Folsom Metal Products, Inc. or your distributor to arrange for the return, replacement, or correction of the affected devices.
  5. Call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: Frontier Devices 12 mm Distraction Pin (10 single packs)
Variants: 12 mm, 10 single packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.912S1
UDI:
00850014548001
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Product: Frontier Devices 12 mm Distraction Pin (10 double packs)
Variants: 12 mm, 10 double packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.912S2
UDI:
00850014548070
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Product: Frontier Devices 14 mm Distraction Pin (5 single packs)
Variants: 14 mm, 5 single packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.914S1
UDI:
00850014548032
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Product: Frontier Devices 14 mm Distraction Pin (10 single packs)
Variants: 14 mm, 10 single packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.914S1
UDI:
00850014548032
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Product: Frontier Devices 14 mm Distraction Pin (10 double packs)
Variants: 14 mm, 10 double packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.914S2
UDI:
00850014548032
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Product: Frontier Devices 16 mm Distraction Pin (10 single packs)
Variants: 16 mm, 10 single packs, Sterile
Model / REF:
301.916S1
UDI:
00850014548056
Date Ranges: Distributed August 1, 2020, to July 30, 2025

All lots distributed within the date range are affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97480
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Folsom Metal Products, Inc.
Sold By: Hospitals; Surgical Centers; Medical Device Distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (3790 unit; 160 units; 2,700 units; 10,960 units; 490 units)
Distributed To: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas

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