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Event 74224

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
May 20, 2016
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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K-wire, Smooth Double-pointed 0.8 x 90mm, a component of the METASURG Capture Screw System The K-wire is used in conjunction with the 2.0 mm cannulated screws for the METASURG Capture Screw System. The K-wire is used by the physician to insert into the bone and to act as a guide for drilling, countersinking and installing screws

Z-2084-2016
Recall number
Z-2084-2016
Initiated
May 20, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
182 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
The affected K-wires do not meet specification requirements. Specifically, a) K-wires were made of 316LVM stainless steel instead of 304 stainless steel. b) K-wires have passivated surface finish instead of electro-polish surface finish. c) K-wires have incorrect length and diameter.

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Reason for recall

The affected K-wires do not meet specification requirements. Specifically, a) K-wires were made of 316LVM stainless steel instead of 304 stainless steel. b) K-wires have passivated surface finish instead of electro-polish surface finish. c) K-wires have incorrect length and diameter.

Code information

Lot 237830TE

Distribution pattern

Nationwide Distribution to OK, CA, TX, WA, GA, NY, MS, NY, PA