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Orthofix Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle, Catalog number 21-5000, 21-5011, Distributed By: Orthofix Inc, 1720 Bray Central

FDA device recall Z-0590-2011 · posted 2010-12-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Orthofix Inc
Reason for recall
Outer cartons for the product may be labeled with incorrect needle gauge.
Action taken
Orthofix issued an Urgent Product Recall letter dated October 14, 2010 to consignees. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory, and remove and return affected product to the firm. Replacement needles will be provided. Orthofix account representatives can be contacted at 1 888 298 5700, and Orthofix Regulatory Affairs can be contacted at 1 214 937 2061.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LWE
Quantity affected
274
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, LA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, and TX, and the country of Spain.
Date initiated
2010-10-18
Date posted
2010-12-10
Date terminated
2011-02-28
Location
Lewisville, TX

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