The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1376-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Wright Medical VALOR Nail Recall for Missing Compression Screw

Wright Medical Technology is recalling VALOR Nails that may be missing an assembled compression screw.

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 the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a potential defect without confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 50 units of VALOR(R) Nail, Right, Small, OD: 11.5mm, L: 150mm (REF415101115R). The recall involves Lot 1610957.

The recall is being conducted because the lot of VALOR(TM) Nail could potentially be missing the assembled compression screw. The products were distributed in the US and Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, and United Kingdom.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected products and contact Wright Medical Technology for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
WRIGHT, Wright Medical Technology, VALOR(R) Nail, Right, Small, OD: 11.5mm, L: 150mm, REF415101115R
Affected units
50

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 1610957

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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 2 products in this recall →