The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1484-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Wright Medical Recalls Crosscheck Plating System Due to Specification Defects

Wright Medical Technology is recalling 128 units of the Crosscheck Plating System because dimensional specifications are out of range, posing a risk of intraoperative malfunction.

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: The recall involves a medical device with a risk of intraoperative malfunction, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 128 units of the CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, specifically the LAPIDUS CX Plate, NEUTRAL, Left (REF CCP-LPX0L). The product is intended for orthopedic use and was distributed nationwide. The affected lot numbers are 35049-1, 35049-1A-2, and 362811.

The recall was initiated because the minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification. These dimensional deviations may result in intraoperative malfunction during surgical procedures.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these specific units should stop using them immediately and contact Wright Medical Technology for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have already had this device implanted should contact their healthcare provider for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, NEUTRAL, Left, REF CCP-LPX0L. Orthopedic use.
Affected units
128

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 (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 35049-1
  • 35049-1A-2
  • 362811

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 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 19 products in this recall →