The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1468-2022·Announced 2022-08-03

HammerTube 2.75mm Implant Recalled for Missing Titanium Plasma Coating

Paragon 28 recalls HammerTube implants missing their titanium plasma coating. Affected implants were distributed to facilities in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Kentucky.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a medical implant with a manufacturing defect in which the titanium plasma coating is missing. This defect poses a theoretical risk to implant performance and biocompatibility. Per the recall rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported illnesses or injuries qualifies as 'High' severity.

Plain-English summary

Paragon 28, Inc. is recalling HammerTube Implant, 2.75mm, 10° Cannulated units due to the absence of the titanium plasma coating on certain implants. This is a Class II recall.

The affected implants were distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Kentucky. The recalled lot is 26010822202, with Part Number P40-002-0275-S.

The missing titanium plasma coating may affect the implant's performance and biocompatibility.

The recalled product

Product
HammerTube Implant, 2.75mm, 10¿ Cannulated (Sterile)
Manufacturer
Paragon 28, Inc.
Hazard
  • coating-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.