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Depuy brand Acclaim Elbow linked ulnar bearing assembly (ulnar bearing and locking screw), sterile; catalog # 1722-63-00

FDA device recall Z-0531-06 · posted 2006-02-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Reason for recall
The ulnar bearing may damage the implant's polyethylene sleeve such that revision surgery is necessary.
Action taken
Consignees were notified via letter dated 11/10/05 and asked to return product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDB
Distribution
Nationwide, Argentina, Ireland, New Zealand and Spain.
Date initiated
2005-11-08
Date posted
2006-02-16
Date terminated
2006-06-16
Location
Warsaw, IN

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