The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0570-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Wright Medical Recalls Swanson Finger Joint Implants Due to Sterility Documentation Issues

Wright Medical Technology is recalling 20 units of Swanson Finger Joint #1 implants because documentation confirming sterility was inadequate.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the issue is a lack of documentation confirming sterility without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall or minor documentation issue.

Plain-English summary

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 20 units of the SWANSON FINGER JOINT #1, Part Number 4700001. The recall affects Lot Number 1555726. The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming sterility on these specific products.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States and internationally, including Norway, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, the UK, Taiwan, Austria, Japan, Turkey, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Spain. The source text does not specify the exact number of patients affected or report any illnesses or injuries.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Wright Medical Technology, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
SWANSON FINGER JOINT #1, Part Number 4700001
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number 1555726

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Wright Medical Technology, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →