Trimed Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2849-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractures. The TriMed Bone Plates are intended for use in the fixation of fractures to the Tibia, Fibula, Ulna, Radius and the Humerus.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 29, 2016

Date Posted: September 28, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2849-2016

Event ID: 75080

Reason for Recall:

TriMed is recalling the Semi-Tubular Plates with 10 holes (SMTP-10) because a non-locking screw passed through a hole in a SMTP-10 plate being implanted.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 30 units

Code Information:

Lot no. 06206

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including states of: Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Connecticut, California, Wisconsin, Missouri, Florida, Hawaii; and countries of: Sweden and South Africa.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated