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Biomet Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter. Catalog number 14-500178

FDA device recall Z-0536-2013 · posted 2012-12-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ebi, Llc
Reason for recall
Broken screw insertor hardness was measured and found to be below the acceptable limits.
Action taken
Biomet mailed Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice/Fax Back Response Form dated 9/25/2012 to the distributors on 9/29/2012.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HXX
Quantity affected
15 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of MO, TX, and IN.
Date initiated
2012-09-29
Date posted
2012-12-17
Date terminated
2015-12-07
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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