Date Initiated by Firm |
February 27, 2008 |
Date Posted |
August 15, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 21, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-1445-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
47244 |
510(K)Number |
K050346
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Product Classification |
Bone Fixation Screw - Product Code HWC
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Product |
QWIX Screw 4.3mm diam; length 26 mm; The stabilization screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.
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Code Information |
Catalog number: 111426S; Lot E54Q |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Integra LifeSciences Corp. 311 Enterprise Dr Plainsboro NJ 08536-3344
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For Additional Information Contact |
Karen Tuley 609-275-0500
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Certain QWIX Fixation Screws (Reference numbers 111426S and 111428S) have been etched and labelled with an incorrect length.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling mix-ups |
Action |
Integra Reps were sent recall notification with a recall acknowledgement on 2/27/2008. The customers who were shipped affected product were also notified on that date. |
Quantity in Commerce |
42 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution --- including states of NC, IL, CA, NC and TX. |
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 = HWC and Original Applicant = NEWDEAL S.A.
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