FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#94207

Product

DRIVER STAR #8 CANNULATED DART-FIRE (TM), COMPRESSION SCREW, SIZE: #8, REF: DSDS-0008, 1 EACH, Rx ONLY, NON-STERILE, EC REP Wright Medical EMEA, Krijgsman 11, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002

FDA product code
HXXScrewdriver
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
Lot number 040754491

Why it was recalled

After autoclaving, the epoxy identifier (colored) band bled and there is concern that it may flake.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process design

Action the firm took

The firm initiated their recall the product by letter on 08/26/2010. The letters were addressed to distributors and hospital administrators with a fax back response form. Please contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117, if you have any questions.

Recalling firm

Firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, Tennessee 38002-9501

Distribution

Distribution pattern
TX, PA, TN, VA, GA, and Spain

Timeline

Recall initiated
2010-08-26
Posted by FDA
2010-09-22
Terminated
2012-08-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #94207. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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