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BLACKSTONE Medical Inc. Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 30mm Bone Screw, Self Tapping, Cannulated. BLACKSTONE Me

FDA device recall Z-1674-2011 · posted 2011-03-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthofix Inc
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that certain Multi-Axial Screws have spherical heads measuring less than the allowable tolerance.
Action taken
Orthofix sent an URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL letter dated October 22, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their accounts immediately and advise them of the recall situation and have them return any affected inventory. For any questions customers were instructed to contact their Account Services Representative at 1-888-298-5700. For questions regarding this recall call 214-937-2061.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
27 (19 of 77-7630) (8 of 77-8630)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, NY, TX, MS, LA, FL, NC, and AR.
Date initiated
2010-10-22
Date posted
2011-03-16
Date terminated
2011-05-31
Location
Lewisville, TX

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