PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Low Profile Screw, 4.5 x 20 mm The Low Profile ScrewTM, 4.5 x 20 mm, AR-8545-20, is used with the Ankle Fusion Line of plates and is intended to provide internal unicortical or bicortical bone fixation.

Reported: March 25, 2020 Initiated: October 1, 2019 #Z-1510-2020

Product Description

Low Profile Screw, 4.5 x 20 mm The Low Profile ScrewTM, 4.5 x 20 mm, AR-8545-20, is used with the Ankle Fusion Line of plates and is intended to provide internal unicortical or bicortical bone fixation.

Reason for Recall

Screws provided in the device package are 6 mm longer than intended.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arthrex, Inc.
Units Affected
20 units
Distribution
US distribution to MA, MN, ND, OH, SD, TN. International distribution to Australia, Korea, China
Location
Naples, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Low Profile Screw, 4.5 x 20 mm The Low Profile ScrewTM, 4.5 x 20 mm, AR-8545-20, is used with the Ankle Fusion Line of plates and is intended to provide internal unicortical or bicortical bone fixation.. Recalled by Arthrex, Inc.. Units affected: 20 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Screws provided in the device package are 6 mm longer than intended.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 25, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1510-2020.