Wright Medical Recalls Charlotte Claw Screws Due to Missing Threads
Wright Medical Technology is recalling 34 Charlotte Claw Screws because missing threads on the screwheads may prevent secure engagement with the plate, potentially prolonging surgery.
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 defect that may lead to surgery prolongation or the need for alternative surgical methods, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 34 units of the CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw (REF: 40122716), which is intended for use with the CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System for foot osteotomies. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the screwheads are missing threads. This defect may prevent a secure rigid engagement with the plate's internal threads if the device is used.
The affected units were distributed nationwide in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Colorado between August 18, 2025, and April 9, 2026. The specific lot number is 1826666, and the UDI-DI is 00840420109705.
If the defective screws are used, it may lead to surgery prolongation to retrieve another device or require an alternative surgery method if a replacement device is not readily available. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific lot and reference number and stop using the affected devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System
- Manufacturer
- Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
- Affected units
- 34
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)
- UDI-DI: 00840420109705
- Lot: 1826666
- Distributed: 18-Aug-2025 through 09-Apr-2026
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