TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate — Class II medical device recall Z-2849-2016
Terminated recall by Trimed Inc, reported 2016-09-28, distributed nationwide. TriMed is recalling the Semi-Tubular Plates with 10 holes (SMTP-10) because a non-locking screw passed through
| Recall number | Z-2849-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Trimed Inc, Santa Clarita, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-08-29 |
| Classified | 2016-09-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-09-28 |
| Terminated | 2016-11-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | SE, ZA |
| Quantity | 30 units |
| Lot numbers | 06206 |
| Model numbers | SMTP-10 |
Product
TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractures. The TriMed Bone Plates are intended for use in the fixation of fractures to the Tibia, Fibula, Ulna, Radius and the Humerus.
Reason for recall
TriMed is recalling the Semi-Tubular Plates with 10 holes (SMTP-10) because a non-locking screw passed through a hole in a SMTP-10 plate being implanted.
Machine access
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