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U-Joint Hex Head Driver 3.5mm, Part Number 228-0016, for the Escalade Acetabular Cup System. Driver is included in Part

FDA device recall Z-0740-2012 · posted 2012-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ortho Development Corporation
Reason for recall
Tip of hex-head screwdriver may break off during use in hip replacement procedure.
Action taken
Ortho Development Corporation sent an "URGENT!! DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 19, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check to see if they have the affected device. Customers who have the device are to return the device to the firm, immediately. The firm will provide suitable replacements. Contact the Regulatory Affairs Manager for questions regarding this notice.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZO
Quantity affected
37 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, FL, MI, OR, TX, and UT.
Date initiated
2011-12-19
Date posted
2012-01-13
Date terminated
2012-08-27
Location
Draper, UT

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ESCALADE ACETABULAR CUP SYSTEM (K103384)Ortho Development2011-03-16