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ENDO-FUSE(TM) FUSION ROD 7 mm X 50 mm IMPLANT MATERIAL: STERILE R, Ti6A14V, CPTi, REF: 500005950, LOT 088605355, IMPLANT

FDA device recall Z-2589-2011 · posted 2011-06-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Reason for recall
Two lots- one lot of Endo-Fuse Fusion Rod, 7x50mm was commingled one lot of Endo-Fuse(R) Fusion Rod, 7x70mm. Not all parts in each lot are affected. The commingled rod sizes might not be detected prior to surgery.
Action taken
The firm, Wright Medical, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" letter dated May 6, 2011 to their customers via FedEx . The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected products; immediately return any affected product to Wright Technology as soon as possible (contact Customer Service at 800-238-7117 for return instructions and replacement inventory), and immediately complete and return the attached response form via fax to: 901-867-7401. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact 800-874-5630.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
65
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
Date initiated
2011-04-20
Date posted
2011-06-17
Date terminated
2012-12-27
Location
Arlington, TN

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