FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129462

Product

CLAW II 2 HOLE PLATE ORTHOLOC 3DSi, LENGTH 20mm, REF 40240220, 1 EACH, Rx ONLY, NON STERILE Orthopedic

FDA product code
HRSPlate, Fixation, Bone
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K080295, K113014, K133715
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 1490004, 1490005, 1490199, 1490200, 1490201, 1490202, 1518483, 1519493, 1519494, 1519495, 1522021, 1522898, 1522899, 1522900, 1523735, 1523736, 1526519, 1526520, 1526521, 1538760, 1538761, 1539402, 1540715, 1540716, 1540717, 1542703, 1542704, 1542776, 1543491, 1543891

Why it was recalled

Plates manufactured from an incorrect raw material.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Wright Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 25, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product and immediately quarantine all affected product and return to Wright Medical as soon as possible. For return instructions customers were instructed to contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117. Customers were also asked to complete the attached response form, confirming receipt of the notice and the status of the product(s) on hand and return by fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions were instructed to call 901-290-5662. For questions regarding this recall call 800-238-7117.

Recalling firm

Firm
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Address
1023 Cherry Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38117-5423

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and Internationally to Canada Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, France.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-30
Posted by FDA
2014-09-08
Terminated
2018-06-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #129462. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.