FDA recall record

Wright Medical Technology CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II recall — FDA Z-3334-2026

Screws, intended for use with polyaxial compression plating system intended for foot osteotomies, was manufactured with missing threads on the screwheads,…

Class IIclassification
Z-3334-2026official record ID
Oct 7, 2026report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-3334-2026
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmWright Medical Technology, Inc.
Report dateOct 7, 2026
Recall initiation dateAug 18, 2026
Quantity34
Locationarlington, TN, United States

Official product description

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

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, TX, PA, CA, ID, MI, OK, TN, NJ, WI, CO.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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