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BIOMET StageOne Select, Hip Stem Cement Spacer Mold w/Reinforcement Cement, 9 X 125 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431190.

FDA device recall Z-1643-2020 · posted 2020-04-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.
Action taken
On 2/26/2020, Zimmer Biomet sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter via FEDEX to direct sales distributors, hospitals, and surgeons. In addition, an email was sent to all distributors alerting them of the recall. Customers were instructed to quarantine the product and a Zimmer Biomet representative would remove the affected product from the facility. They asked customers to complete and return the "Certificate of Acknowledgement" form indicating whether they had any of the affected lots.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWY
Quantity affected
230,001
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US distribution to the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, India
Date initiated
2020-02-26
Date posted
2020-04-03
Date terminated
2021-07-29
Location
Warsaw, IN

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StageOne Select Cement Spacer Molds for Temporary Hip Replacement (K161166)Biomet, Inc.2016-09-08
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