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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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

May 20, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Event
Event 74224
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
182 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2084-2016

Official wording

Reason: 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

Derived failure modes

  • 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.