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EBI Trochanteric 11mm Long Nail.

FDA device recall Z-0012-06 · posted 2005-10-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EBI, L.P.
Reason for recall
Upon evaluation, the firm found that the fatigue strength of these nails was below the required value as specified in the design specification.
Action taken
The firm sent out via e-mail notification to their field representatives on 6/27/2005 to identify, remove and return to EBI all affected product from their inventories. One direct customer, Dr. Maylack was sent a recall letter on 7/7/2005.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDS
Quantity affected
102 nails
Distribution
There are 9 sales representatives that are instructed to remove and return the EBI nail from nationwide customers.
Date initiated
2005-06-24
Date posted
2005-10-07
Date terminated
2006-07-03
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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RecordFirmDate
EBI TROCHANTERIC NAIL SYSTEM (K050118)Ebi, L.P.2005-02-16