CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw recall (Wright Medical Technology, Inc.)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System. Reason: Screws, intended for use with polyaxial compression plating system intended for foot osteotomies, was manufactured with missing threads on the screwheads, which if used would prevent a secure rigid engagement with the plate's internal threads, which may lead to surgery prolongation to retrieve another device, or alternative surgery method if no replacement device is readily available.
What is being recalled
CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System
Why
Screws, intended for use with polyaxial compression plating system intended for foot osteotomies, was manufactured with missing threads on the screwheads, which if used would prevent a secure rigid engagement with the plate's internal threads, which may lead to surgery prolongation to retrieve another device, or alternative surgery method if no replacement device is readily available.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, TX, PA, CA, ID, MI, OK, TN, NJ, WI, CO. (states named: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin)
How to tell if yours is affected
UDI-DI: 00840420109705, Lot: 1826666, Distributed: 18-Aug-2025 through 09-Apr-2026
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-3334-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | August 18, 2026 |
| Reported | October 7, 2026 |
| Company | Wright Medical Technology, Inc. |
| Company location | arlington, TN, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 34 |
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