Steinmann Pin, packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 p...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2158-2013 — Class II — August 12, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2158-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 12, 2013 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC |
| Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 15786 total units |
Product Description
Steinmann Pin, packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 pouches/sales unit. Pouches are labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments 3590 Grand Forks Blvd Charlottesville, VA LLC 22911*** Models: 1620-109 1636-509 1620-509 1640-509 1620-609 1648-509 1620-709 1648-509T 1624-109 1648-609 1624-509 1648-609T 1624-509T 1628-509 1632-509 1632-609 A smooth or threaded wire / pin that may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Reason for Recall
A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Information
Product # Lot Number 1620-109 0213216244 1620-109 0213216804 1620-109 0313217447 1620-109 0413219296 1620-109 0413219479 1620-109 0613222208 1620-509 0213216077 1620-509 0213216598 1620-509 0213216740 1620-509 0313217912 1620-509 0313217980 1620-509 0413219446 1620-509 0413219514 1620-509 0513220340 1620-509 0613222209 1620-509 0613222677 1620-509 0613222950 1620-609 0213216021 1620-609 0213216987 1620-609 0313218036 1620-609 0413218860 1620-709 0313217801 1620-709 0413218861 1620-709 0513220659 1620-709 0613222204 1620-709 0613222465 1620-709 0613223531 1620-709 0713224375 1624-109 0213216721 1624-109 0313218583 1624-109 0413219836 1624-109 0413219934 1624-109 0613222761 1624-109 0713223840 1624-509 0213216018 1624-509 0213217203 1624-509 0313217576 1624-509 0313218461 1624-509 0413219480 1624-509T 0213215841 1628-509 0213217207 1628-509 0413219845 1628-509 0513220335 1628-509 0513220422 1628-509 0613222210 1632-509 0213216079 1632-509 0213216820 1632-509 0313218668 1632-509 0313218715 1632-509 0513220951 1632-509 0613222467 1632-509 0613223364 1632-609 0413219600 1636-509 0313218458 1636-509 0413218937 1640-509 0213216975 1640-509 0213216985 1640-509 0313217640 1640-509 0313217911 1640-509 0413219741 1640-509 0413219936 1640-509 0513220770 1648-509 0213216078 1648-509T 0213216803 1648-609 0213216295 1648-609 0513221947 1648-609T 0413220144
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.