Instrumed International, Inc. 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. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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.
Brand
Instrumed International, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
1) Instrumed Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2", Instrumed Product Number: 638-05441, Trade Name: CareFusion, CareFusion Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2", CareFusion Item Number: VM85-12015, Lot Number: 011112. 2) Instrumed Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2", Instrumed Product Number: 638-05441, Trade Name: CareFusion, CareFusion Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2", CareFusion Item Number: NL9516-T, Lot Number: 011112.
Products Sold
1) Instrumed Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2"; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05441; Trade Name: CareFusion; CareFusion Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2"; CareFusion Item Number: VM85-12015; Lot Number: 011112. 2) Instrumed Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2"; Instrumed Product Number: 638-05441; Trade Name: CareFusion; CareFusion Product Name: Gardner-Wells Titanium Wrench 1/2"; CareFusion Item Number: NL9516-T; Lot Number: 011112.
Instrumed International, Inc. is recalling Gardner-Wells wrenches are used in traction skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient wi due to The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026