| Class 2 Device Recall PHALINX (TM) HAMMERTOE HANDLE, SIZE: MEDIUM, STYLE: ANGLED, REF 45304013 | |
Date Initiated by Firm | April 16, 2015 |
Date Posted | May 18, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 18, 2018 |
Recall Number | Z-1626-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
71143 |
Product Classification |
Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
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Product | PHALINX (TM) HAMMERTOE HANDLE, SIZE: MEDIUM, STYLE: ANGLED, REF 45304013, CONTENTS 1 EACH, RX ONLY |
Code Information |
Lot 1344534 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. 1023 Cherry Rd Memphis TN 38117-5423
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For Additional Information Contact | Sharath Sundararaj, PhD 901-451-6144 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The term DORSAL was laser etched on the incorrect side on some of the angled handles. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
Action | Wright sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 13, 2015, 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, send it back to Wright Medical as soon as possible. Contact Customers Service at 901-867-4575 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response immediately, confirming their receipt of this notice and the status of any product(s) on had, and return a copy by email to complaints@wmt.com or fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions should call 901-451-6144. |
Quantity in Commerce | 124 units |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
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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