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Biomet 2.0 MM Stainless Steel (SS) Crimp Sleeve, sterile, use w/2.0 MM S.S. cable # 350800, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Wa

FDA device recall Z-0288-2009 · posted 2008-11-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The outer package is properly labeled, but the inner package may be labeled as a femoral component.
Action taken
The firm's sales force was notified of the problem via an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice letter dated 9/24/08, and provided instructions to retrieve the product from customer accounts and to provide them with a copy of the removal letter. Distributors were to immediately locate and remove the identified implants from circulation, carefully follow the instructions, and fax a copy of the Response Form prior to the return of the product. If the product was further distributed, hospital personnel MUST be notified via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. The letter MUST be given to hospital personnel responsible for receiving recall notices but distributors are charged with the location and return of those products.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDQ
Quantity affected
48
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, New Jersey, and Ohio, and countries of Argentina, Canada, Chile Italy, Mexico and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2008-09-24
Date posted
2008-11-09
Date terminated
2009-06-29
Location
Warsaw, IN

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