Events

Recall of VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Wright Medical Technology 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
    61602
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1484-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-05-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-01-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=108521
  • 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
    Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
  • Reason
    The possibility exists that the handle of the targeting guide may rotate and/or break under normal usage.
  • Action
    Wright Medical Technology, Inc. sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated April 2, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their stock and to return the affected product to the firm. Additionally, a Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact the firm at 901-867-4324 for questions regarding this notice.

Device

VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE
  • Model / Serial
    all lots distributed until 03/9/2012
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Australia.
  • Product Description
    VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE, REF 4150011000, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. || The VALOR" Ankle Fusion Nail System is intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat severe foot/ankle deformity, arthritis, instability, and skeletal defects after tumor resection. These include Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcots Foot), Avascular Necrosis of the talus, failed joint replacement, failed ankle fusion, distal tibia fracture non-unions, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pseudoarthrosis.
  • Manufacturer
    Wright Medical Technology Inc

Manufacturer

Wright Medical Technology Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Wright Medical Technology Inc, 5677 Airline Rd, Arlington TN 38002-9501
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Wright Medical Group NV
  • Source
    USFDA