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ADVANCE (R) CANAL FILLING STEM EXTENSION, REF: KSP1-2140, DIAMETER 13mm, LENGTH 140mm, 1 EACH, STERILE R, (FOR USE WITH

FDA device recall Z-0493-2010 · posted 2009-12-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Reason for recall
Titanium used in the recalled devices was discovered to have internal microstructure conditions of alloy segregation, primary alpha and/or a transformed beta matrix in some of the heat lots. The absence of alloying elements results in an area with less strength. For those instances where the product has been implanted, there is the potential increased risk of failure for these patients.
Action taken
Wright Medical initiated the recall of the product on September 22, 2009 by contacting the distributors by telephone followed with letters addressed to the hospitals and surgeons dated October 9, 2009. At the firm, Customer Service is the contact for return instructions and replacement inventory. This phone number is 800-238-7117. Other questions regarding this matter are directed to 800-874-5630.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MBH
Quantity affected
25 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Columbia, Brazil, Portugal, UK, Belgium, Austria, and Greece
Date initiated
2009-09-22
Date posted
2009-12-08
Date terminated
2010-12-16
Location
Arlington, TN

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