Reported Aug 31, 2016 · Terminated

Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Integra LifeSciences Corp. · 311 Enterprise Dr · Plainsboro, NJ · 08536-3344

Is this the product you have?

  • Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only
  • Product UsageThe QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction
Lot codes and dates
  • Model Numbers
    • 121530S
    • 121535S
    • 121540S
    • 121545S
    • 121550S
    • 121555S
    • 121560S
    • 121565S
    • 121570S
    • 121575S
    • 121580S
    • 121740S
    • 121745S
    • 121750S
    • 121755S
    • 121760S
    • 121765S
    • 121770S
    • 121775S
    • 121780S
    • 121785S
    • 121790S
    • 121795S
    • 121800S
    • 121805S
    • 121810S
    • 121815S and 121820S
Amount recalled
120 units from multiple lots

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Labeling on the Qwix Screw product states that it is a "compression screw" instead of a "positioning screw".

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 29, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:45 PM UTC

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