FDA Recall Terminated

Tritium Sternal Plate System, Screw, 02.7mm X 12mm, 12 Pack, Sterile. The Pioneer Surgical Cable Plate System is used in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including Sternal fixation following Sternotomy and Sternal reconstructive surgical procedures. The screws are packaged as a 12 pack using a double tray packaging configuration.

Recall: Z-2076-2014 · Initiated June 11, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2076-2014
Event Number
68619
Firm
PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
FEI Number
1000115331
Product Code
JDQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
June 11, 2014
Posted
July 17, 2014
Terminated
October 22, 2014
Address
375 River Park Cir, Marquette, MI, 49855-1781

Description

Tritium Sternal Plate System, Screw, 02.7mm X 12mm, 12 Pack, Sterile. The Pioneer Surgical Cable Plate System is used in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including Sternal fixation following Sternotomy and Sternal reconstructive surgical procedures. The screws are packaged as a 12 pack using a double tray packaging configuration.

Reason

Lack of Sterility Assurance

Action

On 6/11/14 and 6/12/14 the firm contacted their two consignees and surgeon via phone and explained that the product did not go through the sterilization process. The returns authorization number and shipping labels were discussed for the unused unit. On 6/18/14 and 6/20/14 an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTIFICATION was sent to the customers as well as the one surgeon. The letter explained the sterility concerns and that the productis being recalled. Contact Dan Nelson, Manager of Quality, at 906-226-4489 if you have any questions or concerns.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TX and FL

Quantity

5