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A.L.P.S., 3.5mm x 60 mm Cortical Locking Screw. Bone fixation screw

FDA device recall Z-2058-2015 · posted 2015-07-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Sterile packaging was not sealed. The implantation of an unsterile screw may lead to infection.
Action taken
On 6/4/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for removing the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
50 units
Distribution
Domestic: None. International: Netherlands and Japan
Date initiated
2015-06-04
Date posted
2015-07-10
Date terminated
2016-03-22
Location
Warsaw, IN

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