The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0573-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Wright Medical Recalls Calcaneal Plates Due to Sterility Documentation Issues

Wright Medical Technology is recalling 42 units of CPS Calcaneal Plates because the firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming sterility.

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 and involves a documentation issue regarding sterility confirmation rather than a confirmed contamination event or reported injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 42 units of CPS Calcaneal Plate SML 54MM, Part Number DCS2805001. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming the sterility of these specific products.

The affected products are identified by Lot Number 1552873. 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.

This is a Class II recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Wright Medical Technology for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
CPS CALCANEAL PLATE SML 54MM, Part Number DCS2805001
Affected units
42

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 1552873

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 →