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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

01.4mm x 457mm (18in) K-Wire, Threaded Blunt, Ref 9080B-18T, Qty: 1 per pack, Material: SS 316L, Full Temper, per ASTM F138, Amendia, 1755 West Oak Parkway, Marietta, GA 30062 Guide Wires are used to establish a pathway into the bony pedicle to place implants during spinal surgery

Z-1885-2017

April 06, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Amendia, Inc
Event
Event 77069
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
15 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1885-2017

Official wording

Reason: Mislabeled guide wires - It was discovered that some Guide Wires labeled as stainless steel were actually manufactured from nitinol.

Code information: Lot Number 135561

Distribution pattern: US distribution to GA, KS & TX

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    Mislabeled