FDAClass IIDecember 17, 2014

Traction tong replacement screws recall

Traction tong replacement screws, non-springloaded are used in traction skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine…

Why was Traction tong replacement screws recalled?

The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

1) Instrumed Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05429; Trade Name: CareFusion; CareFusion Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Fixation Screw Non-Springloaded; CareFusion Item Number: NL9514-T; Lot Number: 100512. 2) Instrumed Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05429; Trade Name: Boss Instruments; Boss Instruments Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Boss Instruments Item Number: 74-0185T; Lot Numbers: 020512, 100512, 110211. 3) Instrumed Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05429; Trade Name: Stealth Surgical; Stealth Surgical Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Stealth Surgical Item Number: SS2193BT; Lot Numbers: 070312. 4) Instrumed Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05429; Trade Name: CareFusion; CareFusion Product Name: Replacement Screw Non-Springloaded, Traction Tong; CareFusion Item Number: VM85-12965; Lot Numbers: 100512, 110211.

Product
Traction tong replacement screws, non-springloaded are used in traction skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine…
Recalling firm
Instrumed International, Inc.
Quantity
17 traction tong replacement screws, non-springloaded
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.
Recall date
December 17, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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