Date Initiated by Firm |
June 11, 2014 |
Date Posted |
July 17, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 22, 2014 |
Recall Number |
Z-2076-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
68619 |
510(K)Number |
K133785
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Product Classification |
Cerclage, fixation - Product Code JDQ
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Product |
Tritium Sternal Plate System, Screw, 02.7mm X 12mm, 12 Pack, Sterile.
The Pioneer Surgical Cable Plate System is used in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including Sternal fixation following Sternotomy and Sternal reconstructive surgical procedures. The screws are packaged as a 12 pack using a double tray packaging configuration. |
Code Information |
Model: 86-27-12-S12 UDI Number: 00846468061463 LOT: 168952 Expiration:12/23/2018 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. 375 River Park Cir Marquette MI 49855-1781
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For Additional Information Contact |
Dan Nelson 906-226-4812
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Lack of Sterility Assurance
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
On 6/11/14 and 6/12/14 the firm contacted their two consignees and surgeon via phone and explained that the product did not go through the sterilization process. The returns authorization number and shipping labels were discussed for the unused unit. On 6/18/14 and 6/20/14 an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTIFICATION was sent to the customers as well as the one surgeon. The letter explained the sterility concerns and that the productis being recalled. Contact Dan Nelson, Manager of Quality, at 906-226-4489 if you have any questions or concerns. |
Quantity in Commerce |
5 |
Distribution |
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TX and FL |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = JDQ and Original Applicant = PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC
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