Amendia, Inc recalls 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-Th…

Recall date

November 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0881-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Amendia, Inc

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

The rods are packaged in packages with unacceptable seals. In some cases, the integrity of the seal is compromised by channels or voids.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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