FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#177480

Product

SWANSON FINGER JOINT #2, Part Number 4700002

FDA product code
KYJProsthesis, Finger, Constrained, Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number 1574468

Why it was recalled

The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming sterility on certain products.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The firm initiated the recall on 11/08/2016 by letter and email to the user level. The firm requested the return of the units.

Recalling firm

Firm
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Address
11576 Memphis Arlington Rd, Arlington, Tennessee 38002-9497

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US and Norway, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, UK, Taiwan, Austria, Japan, Turkey, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-08
Terminated
2020-11-03
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #177480. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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