BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD, 7 mm X 70 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005970, LOT 088605422, Wright Medical Technology, Inc , 5877 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002 The ENDO-FUSE(R) Intra-Osseous Fusion Rods are indicated for the reduction and fixation of fractures. They are indicated for the integral fixation of fractures, bony fusions, and non-unions. They are also indicated for reconstructive procedures where reduction and fixation of bone fragments are required (e.g. osteotomies).

    Recall: Z-2590-2011 · Initiated April 20, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2590-2011
    Event Number
    58717
    Firm
    Wright Medical Technology Inc
    FEI Number
    1043534
    Product Code
    HWC
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    April 20, 2011
    Posted
    June 17, 2011
    Terminated
    December 27, 2012
    Address
    5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002-9501

    Description

    ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD, 7 mm X 70 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005970, LOT 088605422, Wright Medical Technology, Inc , 5877 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002 The ENDO-FUSE(R) Intra-Osseous Fusion Rods are indicated for the reduction and fixation of fractures. They are indicated for the integral fixation of fractures, bony fusions, and non-unions. They are also indicated for reconstructive procedures where reduction and fixation of bone fragments are required (e.g. osteotomies).

    Reason

    Two lots- one lot of Endo-Fuse Fusion Rod, 7x50mm was commingled one lot of Endo-Fuse(R) Fusion Rod, 7x70mm. Not all parts in each lot are affected. The commingled rod sizes might not be detected prior to surgery.

    Action

    The firm, Wright Medical, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" letter dated May 6, 2011 to their customers via FedEx . The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected products; immediately return any affected product to Wright Technology as soon as possible (contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory), and immediately complete and return the attached response form via fax to: 901-867-7401. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact 800-874-5630.

    Distribution

    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.

    Quantity

    121