Events

Recall of Device Recall Kwires and Guide Wres

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

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
    75858
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0881-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-11-22
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=151461
  • 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
    Pin, fixation, smooth - Product Code HTY
  • Reason
    The rods are packaged in packages with unacceptable seals. in some cases, the integrity of the seal is compromised by channels or voids.
  • Action
    Amendia sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter requested that customers examine their inventory and quarantine the product. The letter also requested that they contact Amendia to confirm receipt of the letter and to obtain a Return Material Authorization for any product on hand. Customers with questions were instructed to call the following numbers: 770-575-5224 770-575-5236 770-575-5369 For questions regarding this recall call 404-610-7215.

Device

Device Recall Kwires and Guide Wres
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number 9080-12U Lot Number 121306, 121307, 122628, 122721, 124400, 132732, 135403; Part Number 9080-18T Lot Number 122486, 122626, 123957, 124408, 127435, 129132, 129803, 129935, 131072, 135560, 135566, 135567; Part Number 9080-18U Lot Number 122470, 123948, 129802, 129936, 130390, 130391, 131073; Part Number 9080-24T Lot Number 133359; Part Number 9080-24U Lot Number 134108, 134112, 134908; Part Number 9080B-18T Lot Number 124547, 126820, 127437, 131454, 132592, 134181, 135401; Part Number 9080B-18U Lot Number 122468, 123938, 126504, 127436, 129800, 130947, 131453, 132750, 133645, 134169, 134907, 135563, 135578, 135579, 135580; Part Number 9080B-24U Lot Number 122239, 130392, 130393, 131839, 133988, 135359, 135360, 135400; Part Number 9080B-N-18T Lot Number 124137, 125331, 128472, 130612, 132229, 135584, 135585, 137464; Part Number 9080B-N-18U Lot Number 123556, 125199, 126821, 128348, 128469, 129443, 129915, 130836, 131626, 133118, 134180, 135208; Part Number 9080L-18U Lot Number 127877, 128351, 130389, 130946, 133261, 135210, 135593; Part Number 9080-N-18T Lot Number 122488, 123863, 130914; Part Number 9080-N-18U Lot Number 122487, 123564, 124402, 126125, 129005, 129077, 133499, 135562, 137462.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution to AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI and Puerto Rico
  • Product Description
    K-Wire 1.4mm x 12in Non-Threaded, Part Number 9080-12U; K-Wire Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number 9080-18T; K-Wire Non-Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number 9080-18U; 1.4mm x 24 Threaded Guide Wire, Part Number 9080-24T; K-Wire Non-Threaded 24, Part Number 9080-24U; Blunt K-Wire, 18 inches, Threaded, Part Number 9080B-18T; Blunt K-Wire, 18 inches, Unthreaded, Part Number 9080B-18U; Blunt K-Wire, 24 inches, Unthreaded, Part Number 9080B-24U; 1.4mm x 18 Blunt Threaded Nitinol Guide Wire, Part Number 9080B-N-18T; 1.4mm x 18" Blunt Non-Threaded Nitinol Guide Wire, Part Number 9080B-N-18U; Lodestar K-wire Non-Threaded, 18, Part Number 9080L-18U; 1.4mm x 18 Threaded Nitinol Guide Wire, Part Number 9080-N-18T; 1.4mm x 18 Non-Threaded Nitinol Guide Wire, Part Number 9080-N-18U || The guide wire is passed through the cannulated handle of the Dual Stylet Needles and pressed into the bone
  • Manufacturer
    Amendia, Inc

Manufacturer

Amendia, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Amendia, Inc, 1755 W Oak Pkwy, Marietta GA 30062-2260
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Spinal Elements
  • Source
    USFDA