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Z-2590-2011

ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD, 7 mm X 70 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005970, LOT...

Wright Medical Technology Inc / initiated 2011-04-20 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Wright Medical Technology Inc began a recall of ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD, 7 mm X 70 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005970, LOT 088605422, Wright Medical Technology, Inc , 5877 Airline... on . The reason FDA records is "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". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2590-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Product
ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD, 7 mm X 70 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005970, LOT 088605422, Wright Medical Technology, Inc , 5877 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 are required (e.g. osteotomies).
Product code
HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
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.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
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.
Quantity in commerce
121
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number 0886054225, Reference #500005970