Wright Medical Technology, Inc. recalls CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw
- Recalling company
- Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
- Product
- CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System
- 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.
- Classification
- Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
- Recall date
- Aug 18, 2026
- Reported
- Oct 7, 2026
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, TX, PA, CA, ID, MI, OK, TN, NJ, WI, CO.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Quantity
- 34
- Lot / codes
- UDI-DI: 00840420109705, Lot: 1826666, Distributed: 18-Aug-2025 through 09-Apr-2026
- Company location
- arlington, TN
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- Z-3334-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-3334-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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