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Detachable T-handle (Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrumentation) Catalog Number 803-00-047 Revision G

FDA device recall Z-0328-06 · posted 2005-12-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
Detachable T-handles used in hip instrument sets and shoulder instrument sets may fail during shipment or upon initial use because they were incorrectly assembled.
Action taken
The firm initiated the recall on 10/21/05 via letter to all consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
141 units.
Distribution
Device distributed nationwide to direct accounts in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NM, NH, NJ, OK, OH, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA. Foreign distribution to Saudi Arabia, Japan
Date initiated
2005-10-21
Date posted
2005-12-28
Date terminated
2008-04-16
Location
Austin, TX

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