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FDA device recall Z-2104-2011 · posted 2011-04-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The firm is recalling the product due to the product's packaging being labeled "I-Beam 75mm. Tibial Plate", but the package actually contains the "Interlok 67mm. CR Tibial Plate".
Action taken
Biomet Orthopedics Inc initiated an electronic communication with Direct Accounts on March 3, 2011 and instructed them to quarantine and return all remaining/unused devices to the firm. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-3983.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
8
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -USA including FL, IN, and NC and the countries of Japan and the Netherlands
Date initiated
2011-03-03
Date posted
2011-04-28
Date terminated
2011-07-27
Location
Warsaw, IN

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