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Guide pin (component of the Tibial Punch Guide) of the Balanced Knee System.

FDA device recall Z-0042-04 · posted 2003-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ortho Development Corporation
Reason for recall
The guide pin which rotationally constrains the tibial punch within the punch guide, may fall out.
Action taken
The firm has telephoned all distributors regarding the recall. An advisory note and product return request letters were sent to all distributors on 9/15/03.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
27
Distribution
Units were sent to distributors in AZ, CA, FL, MO, OK and TX. Units were also distributed to firm's parent company in Japan.
Date initiated
2003-09-15
Date posted
2003-10-15
Date terminated
2003-12-11
Location
Draper, UT

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