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Biolox Ceramic Head XL

FDA device recall Z-0710-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Plus Orthopedics
Reason for recall
Ceramic femoral ball heads break.
Action taken
Firm is sending Dear Doctor letters to implanting physicians to have them evaluate their patients. Letters were sent 2/10/2004.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZO
Quantity affected
7 implanted.
Distribution
To phyisicians in TX, CT, IN
Date initiated
2004-02-10
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-03-30
Location
San Diego, CA

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