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Frontier Devices 301.916S1 16 mm Distraction Pin Recall Expanded (2025)

Frontier Devices and Folsom Metal Products issued a high-risk recall for 490 units of the 16 mm Distraction Pin, REF 301.916S1, distributed nationwide in the United States. The labeling includes shelf life that has not been validated. Patients and healthcare providers should stop using the device immediately and follow recall instructions.

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
August 21, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

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
Unknown
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, PREGNANT

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Frontier Devices, Folsom Metal Products
Product type
Orthopedic/Spinal hardware implant accessory
Model numbers
301.916S1
Sizes
16 mm
Sold at
Unknown
Where affected
ALL

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    August 21, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    September 24, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

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

About This Product

Medical devices used in orthopedic procedures may include distraction pins to aid alignment. This recall involves a sterile, Rx Only pin. Hazard relates to unvalidated shelf life.

Why This Is Dangerous

Shelf life validation ensures that sterility and material integrity remain intact until the product is used. An unvalidated shelf life raises questions about sterility and performance.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Immediate action required by clinicians to avoid potential compromised device effectiveness due to unknown shelf life.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify model REF 301.916S1
  2. Check packaging for Sterile, Rx Only labeling
  3. Confirm lot numbers if available

Where to find product info

Recall letter or FDA enforcement page linked in the provided recall notice

What timeline to expect

Follow manufacturer instructions; replacement or remediation timelines will be communicated in official notices

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital risk management
  • Contact FDA/CFPB if manufacturer unresponsive
  • Document all communications

How to prevent similar issues

  • Ensure shelf life validation during procurement
  • Request updated COAs for sterile devices
  • Audit supplier validation processes for shelf life

Documentation advice

Keep recall letters, batch/lot numbers, purchase records, and all communications with provider and manufacturer

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Product Details

Model: 301.916S1. Quantity: 490 units. Sold as: 10 single packs, Rx Only, Sterile. Distributor: Folsom Metal Products. Distribution: US nationwide in AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, PA, TX. Recall date: 2025-08-21. Status: ACTIVE.

Reported Incidents

No incidents or injuries are reported in the provided data.

Key Facts

  • 16 mm distraction pin
  • Shelf life labeling not validated
  • Rx Only, Sterile
  • States: 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
GENERALPREGNANTPREGNANTPREGNANT
Injury Types
ELECTRICALLACERATIONOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
301.916S1
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
September 24, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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