Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 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
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Integra LifeSciences Corp.
- Reason for Recall:
- Labeling on the Qwix Screw product states that it is a "compression screw" instead of a "positioning screw".
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
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
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2600-2016
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