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Wright Medical Technology, Inc. recalls CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw

Recall date · record updated Oct 7, 2026 · Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA device enforcement)

What to do

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Company
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Reason
Screws, intended for use with polyaxial compression plating system intended for foot osteotomies, was manufactured with missing threads on the screwheads, which if used would prevent a secure rigid engagement with the plate's internal threads, which may lead to surgery prolongation to retrieve another device, or alternative surgery method if no replacement device is readily available.
Hazard
FDA Class II: may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences (FDA definition).
Who’s affected
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, TX, PA, CA, ID, MI, OK, TN, NJ, WI, CO.
Where
Nationwide
Official notice
www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Event=99651…

Products

  1. CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System

    Codes/lots: UDI-DI: 00840420109705, Lot: 1826666, Distributed: 18-Aug-2025 through 09-Apr-2026Quantity: 34Recall no. Z-3334-2026Class II

Update history

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