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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Steel, Monofilament and Multifilament, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or Ushaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be u

Reported: April 2, 2014 Initiated: March 11, 2014 #Z-1295-2014

Product Description

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Steel, Monofilament and Multifilament, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or Ushaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Reason for Recall

The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
Total 32,271 ea.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Germany, and Ireland
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sutures, Non-absorbable, Steel, Monofilament and Multifilament, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or Ushaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: Total 32,271 ea..
Why was this product recalled?
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1295-2014.