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Simplex P with Tobramycin. Antibiotic PMMA Bone Cement.

FDA device recall Z-0467-2007 · posted 2007-01-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The expiration date on the external label is incorrect in that it does not identify the earliest expiration date of the subcomponents. The External label provides for an incorrect longer expiration date than the actual subcomponents will support.
Action taken
A recall notification was sent by Federal Express on 11/7/06. The firm will follow-up with telephone calls and follow-up letters as necessary.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MBB
Quantity affected
813 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2006-11-07
Date posted
2007-01-10
Date terminated
2007-02-28
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
SURGICAL SIMPLEX P WITH TOBRAMYCIN (K014199)Howmedica Osteonics Corp.2003-05-06