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Osteonics Shoulder Glenoid Spanner Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The Solar Upper Extre

FDA device recall Z-1276-2012 · posted 2012-03-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Two product complaints reported that the Glenoid Reamer Spanner (Lot F3W7017) would not properly connect to the Glenoid Spherical Reamer.
Action taken
Stryker sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated December 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Product Recall Acknowledgment Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 201-831-6069. Contact the firm at 201-972-2100 for questions regarding this notice.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
five units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
Date initiated
2011-11-17
Date posted
2012-03-22
Date terminated
2012-12-19
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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