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3.5mm X 32.5mm Cortical Screw used with the Polarus Humeral Fixation System,. Product labeled in part, "Polarus Humeral

FDA device recall Z-2155-2008 · posted 2008-08-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Acumed LLC
Reason for recall
Package of 3.5mm X 32.5mm cortical screw may contain 3.5mm X 22.5mm cortical screw.
Action taken
The firm issued a Product Removal notification on 12-27-2005 to their customers. The notification was sent by either FAX or by e-mail. The Product Removal Notification informed their customers of the issue, asked them to remove the screws from inventory and return the screws to Acumed. A reminder notification, dated 1/20/08 was issued to customers identifying the product and the problem and requesting the product be returned.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
112 pieces
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of CA, KY, FL, TX, OH, OR, NY, ID NJ, NE, LA, WI, UT, MO, MS, GA, AZ and countries of United Kingdom, Italy, Puerto Rico, Turkey, Spain, Japan, South Af
Date initiated
2005-12-27
Date posted
2008-08-28
Date terminated
2010-02-03
Location
Hillsboro, OR

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RecordFirmDate
CORTICAL BONE SCREW (K942340)Acu Med, Inc.1994-12-05