FDA Recall Terminated

3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bit; a component of the Tiger Cannulated Screw System The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for fixation of fractures, non-unions, arthrodesis and osteotomies of the small bones in the hand and foot. The implants and guide wires are intended for single use only.

Recall: Z-2452-2015 · Initiated July 20, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2452-2015
Event Number
71812
Firm
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
FEI Number
3007420745
Product Code
HTW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 20, 2015
Posted
August 24, 2015
Terminated
January 26, 2017
Address
6721 Portwest Dr, Ste 160, Houston, TX, 77024-8019

Description

3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bit; a component of the Tiger Cannulated Screw System The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for fixation of fractures, non-unions, arthrodesis and osteotomies of the small bones in the hand and foot. The implants and guide wires are intended for single use only.

Reason

The cannulation of the 3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bit inner diamter is too small to allow for the guide wire to pass completely through.

Action

Trilliant Surgical sent an Important Medical Device Advisory Notice to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Customers were instructed they have the option to exchange the affected drill bits at no charge. To initiate the exchange, customers were instructed to contact their local Trilliant Surgical Sales Representative or contact the Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-495-2919 or via email at [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including NY, TX, OH, IN, FL, NH, MN, SC, OK, NJ, CA, NC, MO, GA, WI, IA, TN, WA, and Puerto Rico.

Quantity

121 units