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Small Bone Innovations (SBi) rHead Radial Stem, rHead Recon Radial System, rHead Radial Stem Lateral Assembly, rHead Rad

FDA device recall Z-0098-2014 · posted 2013-10-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Small Bone Innovations, Inc.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated due to an increased risk of implants breaching the sterile pouches inside the shrink-wrapped box.
Action taken
Email correspondence and a notification letter, dated September 6, 2013, were sent to users requesting the immediate return of affected devices. Another notification letter, dated December 20, 2013 was also sent for recall of the additional devices after the recall was expanded.
Root cause
Packaging change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWI
Quantity affected
2036 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and Mexico.
Date initiated
2013-09-06
Date posted
2013-10-29
Date terminated
2015-03-30
Location
Morrisville, PA

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