Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 16, 2019
Modifications to the specification were not appropriately qualified through the company's design control process which may result in structural integrity issues of the device.
TriMed Inc. recalled TriMed Dorsal Wrist Hook Plate, Dorsal, 4-Hole, REF WHD-4, contained in a tray, insert, o… - a moderate-severity action.
TriMed Dorsal Wrist Hook Plate, Dorsal, 4-Hole, REF WHD-4, contained in a tray, insert, o… was recalled by TriMed Inc. in October 16, 2019. Reason: Modifications to the specification were not appropriately qualified through the company's design control proc…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0118-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
TriMed Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Modifications to the specification were not appropriately qualified through the company's design control proc….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0118-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0118-2020) was formally reported on October 16, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 24, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. TriMed Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Santa Clarita, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 5 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Modifications to the specification were not appropriately qualified through the company's design control process which may result in structural integrity issues of the device. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution was made to CA, FL, MD, TX, and WA. There was military and foreign distribution was made to Australia. There was no government distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
TriMed Dorsal Wrist Hook Plate, Dorsal, 4-Hole, REF WHD-4, contained in a tray, insert, or poly package containing varying amounts, Nonsterile, Single Use Only, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed, Santa Clarita, CA.
Modifications to the specification were not appropriately qualified through the company's design control process which may result in structural integrity issues of the device.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0118-2020 |
| Date reported | October 16, 2019 |
| Date initiated | August 24, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | TriMed Inc. |
| Firm location | Santa Clarita, CA |
| Affected scope | 5 devices |
| Distribution | Distribution was made to CA, FL, MD, TX, and WA. There was military and foreign distribution was made to Australia. There was no government distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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