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Cypher MIS Screw System-The system includes screws, various types and sizes of rods, and set screws. Various instruments

FDA device recall Z-0909-2015 · posted 2015-01-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ebi, Llc
Reason for recall
Inoperative screw head seat splay and/or fracture as a result of positioning of the rod which is a part of the Cypher MIS Screw System.
Action taken
The firm, EBI LLC/Biomet, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT INFORMATION" letter dated 10/6/2014 via Fed Ex to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the steps outlined in the letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Director of Regulatory Affairs at 303-501-8548.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
2816 approx.units ( 2688 units US and 128 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, CT, IN, LA, NC, NJ TX & WI; and the country of: The Netherlands.
Date initiated
2014-10-08
Date posted
2015-01-05
Date terminated
2015-12-21
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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