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"***REF: 91-6704***THINFLAP SYSTEM CROSS-DRIVE, SELF-DRILLING SCREW 1.5X4MM (.059X.159") (WXL)***TITANIUM***NON-STERILE

FDA device recall Z-2873-2011 · posted 2011-07-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Reason for recall
On May 17, 2010, Biomet Microfixation issued a Safety Alert on their Thinflap System Cross Drive, Self Drilling Screw, 1.5x4mm, Model #: 91-6704, Lot#: 173770. The product is labeled incorrectly. Some packages of 91-6704 lot 173770 are labeled as cross drive screws, but contain center drive screws. All affected customers were notified of the recall on May 17, 2010.
Action taken
Biomet Microfixation notified distributors and customers by letter, email and telephone calls. Distributors and customers were instructed to fill out and return the Inventory Reconciliation sheet, via Fax to 904-741-9425. Distributors were also instructed to notify their customers if the product was distributed further. For questions regarding this recall customers were instructed to call 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, ext. 468.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
927
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, GA, HI, IL, MO, NC, NY, TX and the country of Japan.
Date initiated
2010-05-17
Date posted
2011-07-22
Date terminated
2011-10-12
Location
Jacksonville, FL

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