PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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 thread

Reported: September 11, 2013 Initiated: August 12, 2013 #Z-2158-2013

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

Details

Units Affected
15786 total units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, and United Kingdom.
Location
Charlottesville, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC. Units affected: 15786 total units.
Why was this product recalled?
A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2158-2013.