HIGH

Frontier Devices Recalls 2,700 REF 301.914S1 14 mm Distraction Pins (2025)

Frontier Devices recalled 2,700 units of REF 301.914S1 14 mm Distraction Pin sold nationwide by multiple retailers. The labeling includes shelf life that has not been validated. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using this device immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 21, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Frontier Devices, Folsom Metal Products
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Labeling includes shelf life that has not been validated.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Folsom Metal Products, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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About This Product

The device is a 14 mm distraction pin used in orthopedic procedures. It is labeled Rx Only and shipped sterile. The recall concerns shelf-life labeling rather than the device’s functional integrity.

Why This Is Dangerous

If shelf life labeling is not validated, there is a potential risk that the device may be used outside validated expiry or storage conditions, compromising sterility or performance.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinicians must identify affected devices and follow recall instructions to avoid using non-validated labeled sterile devices.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify if your device label shows REF 301.914S1.
  2. Check for shelf-life validation statements on the labeling.
  3. Cross-check against the recall notice and letter from the manufacturer.

Where to find product info

Label on the device packaging shows REF 301.914S1. Recall details available on the FDA enforcement page linked in the notice.

What timeline to expect

Replacement or disposal instructions will be provided by the manufacturer; processing timelines vary, often several weeks.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital or practice risk management
  • File a report with the FDA if advised by the manufacturer or regulator

How to prevent similar issues

  • Always verify shelf-life validation on sterile devices before use.
  • Maintain updated recall monitoring for medical devices through FDA channels.
  • Document lot numbers and labeling for all sterility-critical devices.

Documentation advice

Keep the recall letter, take photos of the device label, record model and lot information, and save all communications with the manufacturer.

Product Details

Model: REF: 301.914S1. Distribution: US nationwide in AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, PA, TX. Recall date: 2025-08-21. Report date: 2025-09-24. Quantity: 2,700 units. Price: Unknown. Manufacturer/Distributor: Frontier Devices; Distributor/Manufacturer contact: Folsom Metal Products, Inc.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 2,700 units recalled
  • Model REF: 301.914S1
  • Shelf-life labeling not validated
  • Rx Only, Sterile
  • US nationwide distribution in AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, PA, TX

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
REF: 301.914S1
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
September 24, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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