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VKS Tibial Trial, Right/Left, Prep Guide; Model Number: 1214331, 1214332, 1214333, 1214334, 1214335: ( Model Number: 121

FDA device recall Z-0362-2008 · posted 2007-12-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Plus Orthopedics USA
Reason for recall
The VKS "Tibial Trial" was found to have an incorrect fixation pin hole diameter.
Action taken
The initial depth of the withdrawal action taken November 2006 was to the distributor (agent) level. On 11/27/2006 Plus Orthopedics USA contacted individual agent sites showing inventory of the affected article numbers on hand and requested that those items be returned to Plus USA. Agents were notified by telephone to check their inventory and return any affected units. A telephone script was used.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
19
Distribution
Nationwide to : AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, NE, NY, SC, TX, UT, VA, and WA
Date initiated
2006-11-27
Date posted
2007-12-08
Date terminated
2007-12-13
Location
San Diego, CA

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