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Optimus Fixed Awl

FDA device recall Z-0891-2017 · posted 2016-12-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Amendia, Inc
Reason for recall
Complaints that the tip of the awl broke after impaction during surgery.
Action taken
Amendia Inc. sent an Urgent : Medical Device Recall letter dated November 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter requested that they examine inventory and quarantine the product. The letter also requested that they contact Amendia to confirm receipt of the letter and to obtain a Return Material Authorization for any product on hand. For further questions, please call (404) 610-7215.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OVD
Quantity affected
9 devices
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : FL, GA. IL, MO, TX
Date initiated
2016-11-22
Date posted
2016-12-22
Date terminated
2017-02-28
Location
Marietta, GA

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