Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled...
Acumed LLC began a recall of Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product... on . The reason FDA records is "Product mislabeled. The inner sticky labels for the patient identified the product incorrectly as a Cortical screw (non-locking). The product package was labeled correctly". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2135-2008
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Acumed LLC
- Product
- Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in part, "Congruent Plate System... Size: 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw... REF COL-3140-S LOT W46772... Acumed 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Road Hilsboro, OR ". Product is used as an orthopedic implant.
- Product code
- HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
- Reason for recall
- Product mislabeled. The inner sticky labels for the patient identified the product incorrectly as a Cortical screw (non-locking). The product package was labeled correctly.
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Packaging process control
- Action
- The firm issued a Product Removal notification on 8-9-2007. The notification was reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm notified consignees of the issue and gave the consignees the choice of returning the screws. The notification did not include any instructions for a sub-recall. If you have any questions contact Jason Gozdecki at 1-888-627-9957.
- Quantity in commerce
- 400 screws
- Distribution
- Class III Recall - Worldwide Distribution --- USA including countries of UK and Japan.
- Product codes and lots
- Part number: COL-3140-S; Work order number/Lot: W46772 (W=work order, ###=sequential number); Expiration date: 2012-02 (Year/Month)
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