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EBI Ball Tip Guide Wire 3.2mm x 55cm found in the Ankle Arthrodesis Nail Instr., Part Number 469055.

FDA device recall Z-0916-05 · posted 2005-06-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EBI, L.P.
Reason for recall
The wire appears to be soft and the wire bent during insertion. This causes kinks in which the reamer could not pass over the bent/kinked wire.
Action taken
The firm distributed a recall letter to their EBI Fracture Sales Representatives and their EBI Trauma Distributors on 3/16/2005.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HXI
Quantity affected
280 units
Distribution
These devices are distributed nationwide to sales representatives who provide the product directly to the hospital/physician at the time of the surgery. The product was also distributed to Italy and S
Date initiated
2005-03-16
Date posted
2005-06-22
Date terminated
2006-06-30
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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