Wright Medical Recalls Swanson Finger Joint Implants Due to Sterility Documentation Issues
Wright Medical Technology is recalling 18 units of Swanson Finger Joint #2 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 identifies the issue as a lack of documentation rather than a confirmed contamination or injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate risk or voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 18 units of the SWANSON FINGER JOINT #2, Part Number 4700002. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming the sterility of these specific products.
The affected units are identified by Lot Number 1574468. These medical devices were distributed in the United States and internationally to Norway, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, the UK, Taiwan, Austria, Japan, Turkey, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Spain.
Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Wright Medical Technology for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- SWANSON FINGER JOINT #2, Part Number 4700002
- Manufacturer
- Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18
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 1574468
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.
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