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Z-0739-2022Class II

Nextra CH Cannulated Hammertoe Mini Instrument Kit-indicated for small bone reconstruction limited to...

Medartis AG / initiated 2022-01-13 / Terminated / root cause: design

Nextremity Solutions began a recall of Nextra CH Cannulated Hammertoe Mini Instrument Kit-indicated for small bone reconstruction limited to inter-digital repair and fusion of the lesser toes SKU... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During insertion of the middle phalanx implant into bone, the driver may deform the implant locking mechanism and result in inadequate mating force between the middle and proximal phalanx implants, resulting in surgical...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0739-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medartis AG
Product
Nextra CH Cannulated Hammertoe Mini Instrument Kit-indicated for small bone reconstruction limited to inter-digital repair and fusion of the lesser toes SKU: CH-MINI-KT
Product code
HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
During insertion of the middle phalanx implant into bone, the driver may deform the implant locking mechanism and result in inadequate mating force between the middle and proximal phalanx implants, resulting in surgical delay, in-situ removal of the implant, use of alternative surgical approach, disassembly of the implants post-operatively, and revision
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Nextremity Solution issued URGENT Medical Device Recall dated 1/13/22. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product (see Table 1 above) in your trunk stock inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product from your trunk stock inventory. a. Complete Attachment 1- Medical Device Recall Return Response and send to [email protected] within three (3) days. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products available to return in your territory. b. For each return, send a copy of Attachment 1 to [email protected]. c. Include a hardcopy of Attachment 1 in the package/box with your return shipment. d. Mark "RECALL" on the outside of the package/box. e. Ship to the address provided in Attachment 1- Medical Device Recall Return Response. 4. Retain a copy of your shipping documentation and Attachment 1- Medical Device Recall Return Response for your records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility. 5. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call Nextremity Solutions at 574-376-2404 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Request to speak to a representative from quality and regulatory. Calls received outside of operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
23 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, IL, GA, LA, MD, NY, PA, TX, WA.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 1578401 UDI: 00817701026389

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0739-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0739-2022Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0740-2022Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated