ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2265-2018 ยท JDR Staple, Fixation, Bone

TriMed Inc.

Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Small-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-08x08; b) ES-10x10; c) ES-10x13; d) ES-12x10; e) ES-15x12; f) ES-10x14; g) ES-10x15

DateApr 13, 2018
StatusTerminated
ReasonDuring a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
Root causeProcess design
ActionOn 04/13/18, customer recall communication forms were sent via mail informing customers to quarantine effected devices, call the manufacturer to arrange device return at 800-633-7221, and report adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch.
Quantity1,194
DistributionU.S.: IL, UT, PA, NJ, WA, TX, NV, CA, NC, MS, KS, MO, MN, FL; OUS: Australia and Sweden
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K112794EOS SMALL BONE FIXATION SYSTEM
TriMed, Inc., May 10, 2012