FDA Recall Terminated

Sterile Low Profile Screw, Titanium, 6.7 x 65mm Part Number: AR-8967-2865S - Product Usage: is intended to be used as a stand-alone bone screw, or in a plate-screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies and non-unions.

Recall: Z-2733-2020 · Initiated June 24, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2733-2020
Event Number
86021
Firm
Arthrex, Inc.
FEI Number
1220246
Product Code
HRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 24, 2020
Terminated
February 16, 2021
Address
1370 Creekside Blvd, Naples, FL, 34108-1945

Description

Sterile Low Profile Screw, Titanium, 6.7 x 65mm Part Number: AR-8967-2865S - Product Usage: is intended to be used as a stand-alone bone screw, or in a plate-screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies and non-unions.

Reason

Screws provided in packaging are 5mm shorter than intended

Action

Arthrex initiated recall on 06/24/2020. The notification states the following: 1 . Immediately discontinue use, sale, and distribution of the product. 2. Direct Customers (EMEA): a. Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at +49 89 9090 05 5240 or [email protected]. Arthrex Product Surveillance Specialists are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. b. You do not need to notify any patients of this product recall. 3. Arthrex Subsidiaries (EMEA): a. Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at +49 89 9090 05 5240 or [email protected]. Arthrex Product Surveillance Specialists are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. b. You do not need to notify any patients of this product recall. 4. Arthrex Subsidiaries (APAC): a. Please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected]. Arthrex Product Surveillance Specialists are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. b. You do not need to notify any patients of this product recall. 5. If you have any questions about this product recall, please contact Arthrex Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or [email protected].

Distribution

International distribution in the countries of Denmark, United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, Netherlands

Quantity

28 units