The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0881-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Amendia Recalls K-Wires Due to Unacceptable Packaging Seals

Amendia, Inc. is recalling 5,833 units of K-Wires because the packaging seals are unacceptable, with some showing compromised integrity due to channels or voids.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Low severity because the issue is limited to packaging defects (unacceptable seals) with no reported injuries, illnesses, or functional device failures mentioned in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Amendia, Inc. is recalling 5,833 units of various K-Wire models, including threaded, non-threaded, and blunt guide wires. The affected products are identified by specific part numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall documentation.

The recall is being conducted because the rods are packaged in packages with unacceptable seals. In some cases, the integrity of the seal is compromised by channels or voids. The products were distributed nationwide to specific states and Puerto Rico.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected K-Wires and contact Amendia, Inc. for instructions on how to return or dispose of the products.

The recalled product

Product
K-Wire 1.4mm x 12in Non-Threaded, Part Number 9080-12U; K-Wire Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number 9080-18T; K-Wire Non-Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number 9080-18U; 1.4mm x 24 Threaded Guide Wire, Part Number 9080-24T; K-Wire Non-Threaded 24, Part Number 9080-24U; Blunt K-Wire, 18 inc
Manufacturer
Amendia, Inc
Affected units
5,833

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 (20)

  • Part Number 9080-12U Lot Number 121306
  • 121307
  • 122628
  • 122721
  • 124400
  • 132732
  • 135403
  • Part Number 9080-18T Lot Number 122486
  • 122626
  • 123957
  • 124408
  • 127435
  • 129132
  • 129803
  • 129935
  • 131072
  • 135560
  • 135566
  • 135567
  • Part Number 9080-18U Lot Number 122470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 26 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Amendia, 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 3 products in this recall →