Recall Z-1962-2016— Arthrex, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-1962-2016
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2016-04-22

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Arthrex, Inc., initiated 2016-04-22, terminated 2017-10-13. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K151256. Product: BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 20 x 5.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions or osteotomies in the ankle and foot.. Reason: Potential for polystyrene particulate presence..

Recalling firm: Arthrex, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-04-22
Terminated: 2017-10-13
Firm location: Naples, FL, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K151256 — Arthrex BioSync® Bone WedgeArthex, Inc.·cleared 2015-08-12

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 20 x 5.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions or osteotomies in the ankle and foot.

Reason for recall

Potential for polystyrene particulate presence.

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