FDA Recall Open, Classified

APTUS 2.8 TriLock Screw 22mm, HD7, 1/Pkg. Metal bone fixation fastener used with the APTUS fixation system.

Recall: Z-1821-2024 · Initiated April 12, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1821-2024
Event Number
94445
Firm
Medartis Inc.
FEI Number
3009540749
Product Code
HWC
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 12, 2024
Posted
May 14, 2024
Address
1195 Polk Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-8602

Description

APTUS 2.8 TriLock Screw 22mm, HD7, 1/Pkg. Metal bone fixation fastener used with the APTUS fixation system.

Reason

Screw is 16mm long instead of 22mm long.

Action

Consignees were sent an "URGENT: Field Safety Notice" via email and printed letter, dated 4/12/2024, notifying them of this recall event. Consignees are asked to locate and quarantine affected devices, coordinate the return of affected devices to their distributor, inform all users of the device of this recall event, and return the provided Customer Reply form with the relevant information. Customers with any questions can call Medartis at 574-241-6531 between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Questions can also be sent via email to [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of TX and the countries of Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Poland, South Africa, & Switzerland.

Quantity

110 units