PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractures. The TriMed Bone Plates are intended for use in the fixation of fractures to the Tibia, Fibula, Ulna, Radius and the Humerus.

Reported: September 28, 2016 Initiated: August 29, 2016 #Z-2849-2016

Product Description

TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractures. The TriMed Bone Plates are intended for use in the fixation of fractures to the Tibia, Fibula, Ulna, Radius and the Humerus.

Reason for Recall

TriMed is recalling the Semi-Tubular Plates with 10 holes (SMTP-10) because a non-locking screw passed through a hole in a SMTP-10 plate being implanted.

Details

Recalling Firm
Trimed Inc
Units Affected
30 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including states of: Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Connecticut, California, Wisconsin, Missouri, Florida, Hawaii; and countries of: Sweden and South Africa.
Location
Santa Clarita, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractures. The TriMed Bone Plates are intended for use in the fixation of fractures to the Tibia, Fibula, Ulna, Radius and the Humerus.. Recalled by Trimed Inc. Units affected: 30 units.
Why was this product recalled?
TriMed is recalling the Semi-Tubular Plates with 10 holes (SMTP-10) because a non-locking screw passed through a hole in a SMTP-10 plate being implanted.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2849-2016.