ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1405-04 ยท JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented

Wright Medical Technology Inc

Guardian Distal Femur Axial Pin

DateAug 24, 2004 (initiated Jul 14, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential for self -locking axial pin to dislodge and 'back out'.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm sent out product correction notifications to implanting surgeons by letter dated 07/14/2004 to notify the surgeons of the dislodgement issue.
Quantity44
DistributionNationwide. Ontario, and Taiwan, ROC
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K013035GUARDIAN LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM
Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, Dec 7, 2001