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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434

Reported: November 24, 2021 Initiated: June 17, 2021 #Z-0245-2022

Product Description

Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434

Reason for Recall

Medicalplastic s.r.l. is conducting a voluntary field action to remove a group of Ilizarov Wire Tensioners due to a manufacturing error. An internal washer of the Ilizarov Wire Tensioner has been made in a wrong plastic material that could wear and break during the sterilization process in autoclave. Consequently this could cause malfunctioning of the tensioner.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medicalplastic S.R.L.
Units Affected
581 units
Distribution
Memphis, TN
Location
Milan, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434. Recalled by Medicalplastic S.R.L.. Units affected: 581 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medicalplastic s.r.l. is conducting a voluntary field action to remove a group of Ilizarov Wire Tensioners due to a manufacturing error. An internal washer of the Ilizarov Wire Tensioner has been made in a wrong plastic material that could wear and break during the sterilization process in autoclave. Consequently this could cause malfunctioning of the tensioner.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0245-2022.