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Z-1380-2021Class II

Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate, Titanium, 15.0 mm -

Arthrex GmbH / initiated 2021-03-11 / Terminated

Arthrex, Inc. began a recall of Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate, Titanium, 15.0 mm - Product Usage: use in treatment of non-union, mal-union, and fractures of the proximal tibia and... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "It was discovered that five AR-13200ST-15.0 parts were processed as AR-13200T-15.0 parts". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1380-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Arthrex GmbH
Product
Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate, Titanium, 15.0 mm - Product Usage: use in treatment of non-union, mal-union, and fractures of the proximal tibia and distal femur.
Product code
HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
It was discovered that five AR-13200ST-15.0 parts were processed as AR-13200T-15.0 parts.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
A Recall notification letter titled, "URGENT: RECALL NOTIFCIATION" was sent to consignees on 03/11/2021 via email. The email sent to the consignees requested that the parts be returned. Additionally, the firm is currently awaiting all distributed units to be returned. The recalling firm requested that consignees immediately discontinue use, sale, and distribution of the product. Instructions were provided for Arthrex Agencies (North America), Arthrex Subsidiaries (LATAM and APAC), direct customers (EMEA), and Arthrex Subsidiaries (EMEA) as follows: Arthrex Agencies (North America): Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected]. The consignee is not required to notify patients of the product recall. Arthrex Subsidiaries (LATAM and APAC): Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected]. The consignee is not required to notify patients of the product recall. Direct customers (EMEA): Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at +49 89 90 90 05 5240 or [email protected]. The consignee is not required to notify patients of the product recall. Arthrex Subsidiaries (EMEA): Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at +49 89 90 90 05 5240 or [email protected]. The consignee is not required to notify patients of the product recall.
Quantity in commerce
32 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, LA, CA, FL, OR, TX and the countries of India, Russia, Kingdom of Bahrain, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico.
Product codes and lots
Part number: AR-13200T-15.0; Lot code:12135408

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1380-2021
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1380-2021Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated