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RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Texas

FDA device recall Z-0809-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc
Reason for recall
Compalints of acetabular shell disassociating with the bone.
Action taken
The firm called and issued letters on September 30, 2003 informing physicians of a complaint received. The letter requested that the physicians discontinue use of the device until and investigation could be conducted. On 03/8/2004 the firm issued a letter to Zimmer distributors to return all inventory.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZO
Quantity affected
145 units
Distribution
Physicians in the following areas: CA, Washington D.C., MD, LA, ID, and WA
Date initiated
2003-09-30
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-11-04
Location
Austin, TX

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RecordFirmDate
ASCENDENT ACETABULAR SYSTEM (K022985)Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.2002-12-05