Events

Recall of Device Recall Cannulated Screw Countersink

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Trilliant Surgical Ltd..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    71783
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2421-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-08-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-01-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=139077
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
  • Reason
    The cutting efficiency of the countersinks was out of specification.
  • Action
    Trilliant sent an Important Medical Device Advisory Notice letter dated February 15, 2013 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers of the option to exchange affected instruments at no charge. To initiate the exchange customers were instructed to contact your local Trilliant Surgical Sales Representative, contact the Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-495-2919, or via email at orders@trilliantsurgical.com.

Device

Device Recall Cannulated Screw Countersink
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers 1362-01 and 1364-01
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: NY, CT, TN, TX, OH, IN, LA, NC, MO, MN, GA, FL, SC, WA, WI, IA, PA, CA, ND, OK, NJ, MI and MD.
  • Product Description
    2.0/2.4 Cannulated Screw Countersink Part # 210-24-002 NON-STERILE and 3.0/4.0 Cannulated Screw Countersink Part # 210-40-002 NON-STERILE || Product Usage: || The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for fixation of fractures, non-unions, arthrodesis, and osteotomies of the small bones in the hand and foot. The implants and guide wires are intended for single use only.
  • Manufacturer
    Trilliant Surgical Ltd.

Manufacturer

Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Trilliant Surgical Ltd., 6721 Portwest Dr Ste 160, Houston TX 77024-8019
  • Source
    USFDA