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FDA device recall Z-1023-2017 · posted 2017-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medacta Usa Inc
Reason for recall
Damaged packaging, lack of sterility assurance
Action taken
The firm, Medacta International, immediately notified all customers by phone on 12/07/16 and further notified via email on 12/9/16. The firm also issued an "URGENT- Field Safety Notice" dated 7/12/2016 to all its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return all units to Medacta International SA and forward the notice to all people and organizations potentially affected. If you have any questions contact Regulatory Affairs Manager at +41 (0) 91 696 60 60.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWP
Quantity affected
82 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution- US (nationwide) distribution to states of: TX and CO; and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Spain, German, Italy and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2016-12-07
Date posted
2017-01-13
Date terminated
2017-11-15
Location
Memphis, TN

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