Wright Medical Technology Charlotte Claw Screw
The screw has missing threads on the screwheads, which may prevent secure engagement with the plate.
Moderate risk
Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
What happened
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. recalled the Charlotte Claw Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with the CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System for foot osteotomies, because the screws were manufactured with missing threads on the screwheads.
If used, the missing threads would prevent secure rigid engagement with the plate's internal threads, which may lead to surgery prolongation to retrieve another device, or an alternative surgery method if no replacement device is readily available. The company began the recall on August 18, 2026, and the FDA classified it on September 30, 2026.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
Match the UDI-DI and lot code listed under your product.
Charlotte Claw Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with Claw II Polyaxial Compression Plating System
- UDI-DI
- 00840420109705
- Lot
- 1826666
Details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Colorado.
- Event ID
- 99651
- Recall No.
- Z-3334-2026
- Company
- Wright Medical Technology, Inc.arlington, Tennessee
- Hazard
- Device defect
Company began the recall
Classified by FDA
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
