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Blackstone Medical Inc./ Orthofix Spinal Implants, Hallmark Anterior Cervical Plate System; Plate Bender Part number 62-

FDA device recall Z-1653-2010 · posted 2010-05-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Blackstone Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
The Hallmark Anterior Cervical Plate Bender may have a non conformity causing difficulty accepting 3-4 level plates or to not accept 3-4 level plates that are intended to be additionally contoured.
Action taken
Orthofix send letters of notification of planned product removal to distributors who keep the instrumentation set on 3/29/2010 by Fed Ex. Letters of planned product removal explain the reason for the planned removal and the specific product involved. Replacement product will not be available until July 2010, however, the firm elected to notify customers of the potential problem and the date that formal notification and replacement Plate Benders will be available. Letters state that if there is any problem with the Plate Benders, questions can be directed to David Thompson in Marketing at 972-529-3024 or Jose Charvet in Product Development at 973-406-2824.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWQ
Quantity affected
98 units domestically, 14 units internationally.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico, and to Australia.
Date initiated
2010-03-15
Date posted
2010-05-26
Date terminated
2011-09-09
Location
Wayne, NJ

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HALLMARKTM ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM (K050892)Blackstone Medical, Inc.2005-05-11