Wright Medical Technology Inc Recalls
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INBONE Total Ankle System, INBONE POLY INSERT SZ 2 10mm SULCUS
The package contents and package labeling do not match.
Affected consignees were notified via email and/or Federal Express mail. Consignees are asked to immediately quarantine all recalled products on hand and return all affected product to Wright Medical Arlington TN Warehouse as soon as possible. If the consignee has further distributed the affected product, they are asked to notify the applicable parties at once about this recall. The consignee may copy and distribute the notification letter and Wright Medical will work directly with them to collect the recalled items.
Stryker CLAW II ORTHOLOC 3DSi Plate, Hole Qty: 4, 30mm, REF 40240430.
The incorrect product is contained in the packaging.
The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 03 Dec 2021 on 12/3/2021 via Fed Ex Priority Overnight. The letter explained the packages labeled as the CLAW II 4 Hole Plates and the packages labeled as the DARCO Locking Screws were switched, resulting in the packages containing the incorrect product. The letter also provided the potential risks, the actions needed to be taken, and provided example labels of affected products. The consignee is to immediately check their inventory to locate the packaged product and remove them from their point of use. The enclosed business reply form was to be returned via email to confirm receipt of the letter and document product segregation. After the firm receives the reply form, the consignee will be contacted to arrange for return and replacement. The consignee was given the choice of providing subdistribution contact details to the recalling firm so the recalling firm could inform them of the recall, or the consignee can notify their downstream customers of the recall.
EVOLVE STEM 8.5MM Model # 496S085
Lack of sterility assurance
Wright initiated a recall on 08/26/2020. It states the following: 1. Immediately cease all use and distribution of this affected lot 2. Immediately quarantine all recalled products you have found, and return all affected product to Wright Medical as soon as possible. 3. Contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory. 4. If you have further distributed the affected product, please notify the applicable parties . You may copy and distribute this letter and Wright Medical will work directly with them to collect the recalled items. 5. Wright asks you to complete, sign, and return the form as soon as possible. Please return the completed acknowledgement to Wright Medical via email to: Memphis.FieldAction@wright.com within five (5) working days of this notice. If you have further questions, or are aware of any patient issues with these lots, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service at Wright Medical at 800-238-7117 for more information.
WRIGHT INBONE Tibial Tray, Size: 2, Plasma Spray, Left, REF 2000252902 - Product Usage: is intended to give a patient limited mobility by reducing pain, restoring alignment and replacing the flexion and extension movement in the ankle joint.
One lot of INBONE Tibial Trays is missing the plasma coating.
The firm initiated the recall by letter on 04/09/2020. The letter requested the consignee immediately cease use and quarantine the product for return.
Hip Components: INSERT MOBILE "COLLEGIA" TAILLE 58*28, OT22C58, Lot Numbers: W07335080 and X06391225 INSERT MOBILE "COLLEGIA" TAILLE 60*28, OT22C60, Lot Number: X06391226 TETE INOX "COLLEGIA" T 28/0 CONE 6 DEG. -N30NW-, OT32H28, Lot Numbers: 068573172 and X03396534 PROFEMUR(R) Z FEMORAL STEM S 1 CEMENT LESS, PHA00232, Lot Number: X05420041 PROFEMUR(R) Z FEMORAL STEM S 5 CEMENT LESS, PHA00240, Lot Number: V03156757 PROFEMUR(R) Z FEMORAL STEM S 8 CEMENT LESS, PHA00246, Lot Number: X054109
There may be inaccuracies on the labeled shelf life on all products packaged at the Toulon, France facility.
Wright sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated September 19, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for affected product and immediately return to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed notification form by fax to 901-867-7401. For questions customers should call 901-867-4324. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4655.
DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 46mm GROUP B, REF DSBFGB46, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.
The possibility exists that particulate debris from the packaging spacer could be unintentionally implanted into a patient and could potentially lead to complications that might necessitate a revision surgery.
Wright Medical sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product and to return any affected product to the firm. A Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-238-7117 for questions regarding this recall.
VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE, REF 4150011000, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The VALOR" Ankle Fusion Nail System is intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat severe foot/ankle deformity, arthritis, instability, and skeletal defects after tumor resection. These include Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcots Foot), Avascular Necrosis of the talus, failed joint replacement, failed ankle fusion, distal tibia fracture non-unions, Osteoarthritis
The possibility exists that the handle of the targeting guide may rotate and/or break under normal usage.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated April 2, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their stock and to return the affected product to the firm. Additionally, a Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact the firm at 901-867-4324 for questions regarding this notice.
ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD 7 mm X 50 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005950, LOT 088605355, IMPLANT MATERIAL: Wright Medical Technology, Inc , 5677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002 The ENDO-FUSE(R) Intra-Osseous Fusion Rods are indicated for the reduction and fixation of fractures. They are indicated for the integral fixation of fractures, bony fusions, and non-unions. They are also indicated for reconstructive procedures where reduction and fixation of bone fragments a
Two lots- one lot of Endo-Fuse Fusion Rod, 7x50mm was commingled one lot of Endo-Fuse(R) Fusion Rod, 7x70mm. Not all parts in each lot are affected. The commingled rod sizes might not be detected prior to surgery.
The firm, Wright Medical, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" letter dated May 6, 2011 to their customers via FedEx . The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected products; immediately return any affected product to Wright Technology as soon as possible (contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory), and immediately complete and return the attached response form via fax to: 901-867-7401. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact 800-874-5630.
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
After autoclaving, the epoxy identifier (colored) band bled and there is concern that it may flake.
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.
ANCHORLOK(R) LEADING EDGE(R) SOFT TISSUE ANCHOR SYSTEM, 1.9mm, 2.0 SUTURE, REF 5100-002, 1 each, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002 Product Usage: The instrument is used as a soft tissue anchor
The product is labeled with an expiration date without adequate justification.
The firm, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated September 20, 2011 to all affected consignees. The letters identified the products, the problem, and the actions to be taken. The letter instructed consignees to identify affected inventory. If recalled products are located consignees are instructed to contact customer service at 1-800-238-7117, for specific instructions on how to return the recalled products. The letter asked that this communication be forward to any associated sites if the recalled products were further distributed. Consignees are to complete and return the enclosed notification form by fax to 901-867-7401 or by email to: cathy.park@wmt.com. For questions regarding this recall contact 901-867-4324.
CLAW HEX SCREW CHARLOTTE " F&A SYSTEM CONTENTS: 1 EACH Foot and Ankle Screw ... IMPLANT MATERIAL: Stainless Steel Ref: 4013-3520 ... Size 3.5MM, Length 20 MM, Use with Clava 3.5MM - Non-Sterile. Implantation: used in Food and Ankle surgeries.
One lot of CLAW Hex Foot and Ankle Screws was incorrectly packaged containing Multi-use Compression Screws.
The firm initiated their recall to their sales representatives (distributors) via telephone on 06/07/2010 and followed with a letter dated June 15, 2010 sent via Fed Ex on 06/28/2010. The hospital involved was also notified by letter on 06/29/2010. The letter described the product, the problem,and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to immediately return any affected product to Wright as soon as possible, and to complete an attached response form confirming receipt of the notice and return a copy by fax to 901-867-7401. Customers may contact customer service for return instructions and replacement inventory at 800-238-7117. If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact Debby Daurer at 800-874-5630.
TI ANCHOR 1.9MM W / 2-0 SUTURE, G-FORCE SUTURE ANCHOR, Tissue Anchor, REF 86TA-1920, Rx ONLY, Sterile EO, Wright, Arlington, TN USA Used in the repair of tendons and ligaments
Driver may break during use.
Wright Medical Technology Inc initiated their recall of the product by telephone to their distributors on January 11, 2011. The firm followed with letters sent on February 1, 2011, to distributors, hospital administrators, and surgeons. Distributors were asked to immediately complete the attached response form, confirming receipt of the notice, and return a copy to Wright Medical by fax to 901-867-4788. For questions they were instructed to call 800-874-5630. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4788.
ADVANCE TIBIAL WEDGE AUGMENT, REF KTAG-W315, SIZE 3/2+, Thickness 15 DEG, SURFACE NON-POROUS, 1 EACH, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The device is intended for use in total knee arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved knee function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease, 2)inflammatory joint disease, 3) correction of functional deformity, 4) revision procedures where oth
The product contained screws with the incorrect length (incorrectly contained 15 mm length screws instead of the correct 5 mm length screws).
The firm initiated their recall of the product by letter on February 19, 2010. The notification letters were addressed to distributors, hospital administrators, and surgeons with a fax back response form. The letter described the affected product and reason for the recall. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and return the recalled product to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. Customers may contact Customer Service by calling 1-800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Direct questions regarding this matter to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. by calling 1-800-874-5630.
DYNASTY A-CLASS POLY LINER, REF DLXP-LD36, 1 EACH, Rx ONLY, STERILE EO, GROUP D, I.D. 36 mm, LIP 15o, LINER STD, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Product is used in total hip arthroplasty.
The inner and outer product packaging was missing the following information: shelf life, translations, manufacturing date, CE marking and also listed the incorrect sterilization method.
On 06/28/2010, Wright Medical Technology sent a letter to consignees. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory for recalled product and return it to the firm. Consignees should contact customer service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Questions concerning the recall should be directed to Debby Daurer at 800-874-5630.
RAYHACK DRILL GUIDE ANGLED, REF 4010-0206, 1 EACH, Rx ONLY, NON-STERILE, Wright Medical EMEA Krijgsman 11, 1186 Amstelveen, The Netherlands, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002 Intended use: Preparation of the Radius prior to device implantation
Drill guides from 2 lots may not seat properly on the compression block.
The firm, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Voluntary Recall Letter" on April 8, 2010 via FedEx to customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to please examine their inventory of the products and check it against the information provided, and to immediately return any affected products to Wright as soon as possible. The customers were also instructed to contact Customer service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory. In addition, the customers were to immediately complete and return by fax at 901-867-7401 the attached response confirming receipt of the notice. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Debby Daurer at 800-874-5630.
ADVANCE (R) CANAL FILLING STEM EXTENSION, REF: KSP1-0140, DIAMETER 11mm, LENGTH 140mm, 1 EACH, STERILE R, (FOR USE WITH CEMENT ONLY), SINGLE USE ONLY, (Ti6A14V), Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002
Titanium used in the recalled devices was discovered to have internal microstructure conditions of alloy segregation, primary alpha and/or a transformed beta matrix in some of the heat lots. The absence of alloying elements results in an area with less strength. For those instances where the product has been implanted, there is the potential increased risk of failure for these patients.
Wright Medical initiated the recall of the product on September 22, 2009 by contacting the distributors by telephone followed with letters addressed to the hospitals and surgeons dated October 9, 2009. At the firm, Customer Service is the contact for return instructions and replacement inventory. This phone number is 800-238-7117. Other questions regarding this matter are directed to 800-874-5630.
ADVANCE DURAMER TIBIAL INSERT, REF: KIMP-312L, SIZE 3 LEFT MEDIAL PIVOT, THICKNESS 12MM, 1 EACH, STERILE EO, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Indicated for use in knee arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved knee function in skeletally mature patients.
The left medial pivot and right medial pivot inserts were co-mingled
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" notification dated November 24, 2009. The letters were addressed to distributors, hospital administrators, and surgeons. Consignees were asked to return all affected product in addition to a completed Response Form to the firm. For further information, contact Wright Medical Technology, Inc. at 1-800-874-5630.
Screwdriver for 3.5mm Screws, DARCO system, instrument for use in orthopaedic implant surgery. REF: DC4261, Non-sterile, Rx only, 1 each, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002
The package insert lists 3 sterilization procedures, 2 of which are not validated. Pre-vacuum steam sterilization is validated.
Wright Medical notified their distributors of the recall on 03/11/2009 by letter explaining the problem and requesting return of the product from their inventory and from their consignees. The letter included a "fax back" response page to ensure the receipt of the notice. The hospitals and surgeons were notified of the recall also on 03/11/2009. All letters were delivered by Fed Ex.
CONSERVE, TOTAL A-CLASS HEAD W/BFH TECH., REF 38AM-3604, O.D. Size: 36mm, Neck Length: -3.5mm, Taper: SLT, Sterile R, 1 each, Rx only, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The CONSERVE Total Femoral Head is indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction of relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients.
Incorrect packaging, swapped sizes
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. notified hospitals, surgeons and their distributors of the recall situation via an "Urgent: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" notice dated May 14, 2009 explaining the problem, the hazard involved and requesting confirmation that the product was removed from their inventory. The letter included a "Fax Back" response page to ensure the receipt of the notice. For further questions, contact Wright Medical Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-874-5630.
Odyssey Femoral Holder/Driver, Part Number K001-7410, Non-sterile, 1 each, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002
Breakage: breaking of the connecting foot that is on the distal surface of the instrument
The firm notified their distributors of the recall on October 4, 2007, with an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter explaining the problem and requesting return of the product from their inventory and from their consignees. The hospitals were notified of the recall on October 4, 2007 using the same Urgent Device Recall Letter.