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FDA device recall Z-0417-2012 · posted 2012-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that Part 150367, (OSS Cemented 1M Stem 13x150) was incorrectly labeled as part 150368 (OSS Cemented 1M Stem 14x150).
Action taken
Biomet, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated November 1, 2011 to the one distributor with the affected product. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs the customer to immediately locate and remove the affected product from inventory. Additionally, the customer was asked to complete and return a Response Form via fax to 574-372-1683. Call 574-372-3983 for questions related to this notice.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
KRO
Quantity affected
3 units & 1 pending release
Distribution
Distributed only in The Netherlands.
Date initiated
2011-11-01
Date posted
2012-01-11
Date terminated
2012-09-10
Location
Warsaw, IN

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