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Ruggles Leyla Ball Joint Clamp, MODEL/CATALOG #: R2383 . The Leyla Ball Joint Clamp is part of the Table Mounting Hardwa

FDA device recall Z-1506-06 · posted 2006-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
J. Jamner Surgical Instruments, Inc.
Reason for recall
The Ruggles Leyla Ball Joint Clamp may not properly tighten onto the Rigid Holding Rod. Although this condition can be observed during assembly, if the device were to be used during surgery, any attachments to the Rigid Holding Rod could move.
Action taken
On 4/24/06, Integra LifeSciences Corp. sent an 'URGENT - RECALL NOTICE' letter (dated 4/24/06) and a 'RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT' Form to the 5 hospitals and 1 salesman that received the product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FWZ
Quantity affected
8 units
Distribution
5 hospitals in MS, IL, WI and TX, and 1 salesman in IL.
Date initiated
2006-04-24
Date posted
2006-09-16
Date terminated
2006-09-15
Location
Hawthorne, NY

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