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Abbott Spine Thoracolumbar Common, SpdLnk 5.5 Trans Cntr Med 43-51 mm, non-sterile, Manufactured by Abbott Spine, Inc.,

FDA device recall Z-0525-2010 · posted 2009-12-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The titanium stock used to manufacturer the product is reported to exhibit areas of alloy segregation, which could result in a weakening of the strength of the metal.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by letter dated September 21, 2009 and instructed to return the affected product to Zimmer, Inc.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWP
Quantity affected
13
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Canada, Mexico and South Africa. (Product not distributed in the United States)
Date initiated
2009-09-21
Date posted
2009-12-14
Date terminated
2010-10-08
Location
Warsaw, IN

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