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Toggleloc System, Biomet Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation System - Titanium with Ziploop Technology, polyethylene/pol

FDA device recall Z-0559-2010 · posted 2009-12-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Packages labeled as containing a stainless steel device actually contain a titanium device, and vice versa.
Action taken
Distributors, hospital consignees and an implanting surgeon were notified of the recall by an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, dated 11/10/09. Distributors were instructed to locate and remove the identified products from circulation. The instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form" should be followed and product from their accounts should be returned. Hospital consignees and the implanting surgeon were informed of the recall and advised of the potential health hazards presented by the mix-up.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
MBI
Quantity affected
24 of both products.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- Including states of California, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Date initiated
2009-11-10
Date posted
2009-12-22
Date terminated
2010-11-03
Location
Warsaw, IN

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