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ARRAY and POLARIS Spinal System Medium Cross Connector Non Sterile Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ. 07054

FDA device recall Z-0131-2011 · posted 2010-10-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ebi, Llc
Reason for recall
One of the two connector ends of the medium cross connector may not be fully secured to the rod after tightening. This may not be readily apparent to the operating surgeon, resulting in inadequate torsional stability.
Action taken
Biomet Spine issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 16, 2010 to distributors and physicians, identifying the affected device and actions to be taken. Customers and distributors were requested to identify, remove, and immediately return the affected product to Biomet, following enclosed Product Return Instructions, and complete and return the Removal Tracking and Verification Form. Customers and distributors can contact Biomet at 1-800-526-2579.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
82 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA and the countries of Australia, Columbia, Great Britain, The Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2010-09-16
Date posted
2010-10-22
Date terminated
2012-06-01
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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