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Hoffman LRF Wire Bolt, Catalog number 4933-1-001 through -003.

FDA device recall Z-0695-2013 · posted 2013-01-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Two complaints have been filed where Hoffman LRF Wires have broken during load bearing application by patients.
Action taken
Stryker sent "Urgent Medical Device Removal" notification letters and acknowledgement forms dated 10/25/2012 via Fed Ex to Branches/Agencies with return receipt. Stryker sent notification letters/acknowledgement forms dated 10/26/202 via Fed Ex to Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. The letters described the device issue and provided recommended actions. Questions were directed to Stryker Customer Service.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KTT
Quantity affected
476 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of PA, OH, NY, CA and IL.
Date initiated
2012-10-25
Date posted
2013-01-17
Date terminated
2015-12-01
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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