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Unrated Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 21, 2023

Paragon Phantom TTC Nail Recall: Medical Devices Not Sterilized

Paragon 28 recalls Phantom TTC Nails distributed before sterilization. These medical devices pose a risk of infection due to improper sterilization. Affected units include specific model and reference numbers.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1256-2024Medical deviceParagon 28 ›
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Recalling firmParagon 28, Inc.14445 Grasslands Dr · Englewood, CO 80112-7062
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What happened, in plain English

Paragon 28 is recalling Phantom TTC Nails that were distributed without proper sterilization. This could lead to infection risks for users. The recall affects specific model numbers and reference codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56501-paragon-phantom-ttc-nail-recall-medical-devices-not-sterilized.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56501-paragon-phantom-ttc-nail-recall-medical-devices-not-sterilized · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1256-2024

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“Paragon Phantom TTC Nail Recall: Medical Devices Not Sterilized.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56501-paragon-phantom-ttc-nail-recall-medical-devices-not-sterilized. Based on FDA recall #Z-1256-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1256-2024%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The hazard occurs because medical devices were distributed without proper sterilization. This can lead to infection risks if the devices are used without being sterilized first. The issue is specific to devices that were not processed correctly.

Who’s affected

Users of Phantom TTC Nails distributed before sterilization are affected. Medical professionals and patients using these devices are at risk of infection.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model 'Phantom TTC Nail, 11.5 X 250mm, RIGHT' and reference number 'P31-615-250R' on the device. The product code PA23006856 is also associated with this recall.

  • Brand
    Paragon 28
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products

All 3 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    US:CA OUS: None
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-1254-2024Phantom TTC Nail, 10.0 X 200mm, Right; PA23005925—
Z-1255-2024Phantom TTC Nail, TTC Nail, 10.0 X 150mm, RIGHT , REF: P31-600-175L; PA230059221
Z-1256-2024Phantom TTC Nail, TTC Nail, 11.5 X 250mm, RIGHT, REF: P31-615-250R; PA230068561
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Device Details

    Look for the model number 'Phantom TTC Nail, 11.5 X 250mm, RIGHT' and reference number 'P31-615-250R' on the device.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in California.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “US:CA OUS: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 21, 202312. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 5, 202423. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 13, 2024320232024
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1256-2024 (December 21, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1256-2024 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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