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EZPass Passer, Sterile single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing

FDA device recall Z-1803-2014 · posted 2014-06-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The nitinol wire or monofilament may buckle within the EZPass Suture Passer and become kinked making the wire/monofilament difficult to use.
Action taken
On 2/28/14, customers received a letter stating these devices have been recalled following an investigation which identified that the nitinol wire or monofilament may buckle within the EzPass Suture Passer and become kinked making the wire/monofilament difficult to use. The letter also stated, there is no adverse health outcome expected for the patient and this action requires the immediate location and discontinued use of the product and its return to Biomet.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWQ
Quantity affected
102
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2014-04-15
Date posted
2014-06-16
Date terminated
2015-07-07
Location
Warsaw, IN

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