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FDA device recall Z-2115-2009 · posted 2009-09-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EBI, L.P.
Reason for recall
Certain lots of raw material contain inclusions that could potentially reduce the strength of some devices.
Action taken
Letters to Biomet/EBI reps were sent on March 29, 2009 by US mail to alert them of the product recall and the affected parts that may be in their possession. They were also asked to notify each customer and locate all affected inventory. All letters advised of the recall and the specific lot numbers involved. A letter was sent to the hospital and physician that received affected parts and asked that implanting physicians make any medical decisions.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
HSB
Quantity affected
51
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Spain.
Date initiated
2009-03-27
Date posted
2009-09-21
Date terminated
2009-09-23
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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