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Allocraft TLIF Bone Inserter.

FDA device recall Z-0011-06 · posted 2005-10-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker was made aware that the short arm of the bone inserter may fracture during use and potentially result in an adverse health consequence.
Action taken
The firm sent notification letters to their branches/agencies on 4/4/2005. 100% effectiveness to be achieved by completing Product Accountability forms, follow up telephone calls, and follow-up letters as required.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
9
Distribution
The product was distributed to the firm''s branches/Agencies that distribute the product to hospitals, etc. There are 8 locations.
Date initiated
2005-04-04
Date posted
2005-10-07
Date terminated
2007-08-15
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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