FDA Recall Terminated

TI ANCHOR 2.5MM W / 2-0 SUTURE, G-FORCE (R) SUTURE ANCHOR, Tissue Anchor, REF 86TA-2520, Rx ONLY, Sterile EO, Wright, Arlington, TN USA Used in the repair of tendons and ligaments

Recall: Z-1525-2011 · Initiated January 11, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1525-2011
Event Number
57854
Firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
FEI Number
1043534
Product Code
MBI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 11, 2011
Posted
March 4, 2011
Terminated
July 11, 2011
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002-9501

Description

TI ANCHOR 2.5MM W / 2-0 SUTURE, G-FORCE (R) SUTURE ANCHOR, Tissue Anchor, REF 86TA-2520, Rx ONLY, Sterile EO, Wright, Arlington, TN USA Used in the repair of tendons and ligaments

Reason

Driver may break during use.

Action

Wright Medical Technology Inc initiated their recall of the product by telephone to their distributors on January 11, 2011. The firm followed with letters sent on February 1, 2011, to distributors, hospital administrators, and surgeons. Distributors were asked to immediately complete the attached response form, confirming receipt of the notice, and return a copy to Wright Medical by fax to 901-867-4788. For questions they were instructed to call 800-874-5630. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4788.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including FL, NC, OH, IL, IN

Quantity

45 units