Z-2263-2018Class II

Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22

Name: Z-2263-2018 Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22
Creator: TriMed Inc.
Published: 2018-04-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Trimed Inc / initiated 2018-04-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

TriMed Inc. began a recall of Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22 on 2018-04-13. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2263-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-04-13
Posted: 2018-06-20
Terminated: 2021-01-22
Recalling firm: Trimed Inc
Product: Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22
Product code: JDR Staple, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall: During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process design
Action: On 04/13/18, customer recall communication forms were sent via mail informing customers to quarantine effected devices, call the manufacturer to arrange device return at 800-633-7221, and report adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch.
Quantity in commerce: 323
Distribution: U.S.: IL, UT, PA, NJ, WA, TX, NV, CA, NC, MS, KS, MO, MN, FL; OUS: Australia and Sweden
Product codes and lots: Lot #: a) R900, 009J, 050511, 00AG, 0095, 183601, 10505-11, 193601; b) R903, 26404, 264-04, 03NK, 050512, 10505-12, 24604, 11811, 181102, 181103, 188803; c) 26405, 009N, 00AL, R904, 00A1, 00PN, 050513, 10505-13, 183501, 83501, 264-05, 004L,

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2263-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2262-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-20
Z-2263-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-20
Z-2264-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-20
Z-2265-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-20

Product code JDR

K112794Class IIEos Small Bone Fixation SystemTriMed, Inc. / cleared 2012-05-10

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)