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Instrumed International, Inc. recalls Gardner-Wells wrenches are used in traction skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine
Recalled December 17, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0555-2015 · Instrumed International
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The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices. · FDA Class II
Units
2 Gardner-Wells wrenches
Sold at
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.
Description
The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices.
Product
Gardner-Wells wrenches are used in traction skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation) and sold under the CareFusion brand name.
Manufacturer(s)
Instrumed International, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →