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The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. the locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. this has the potential to delay surgery.
Acción
On 4/2/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for locating, quarantining, and returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST.
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Some rods may not meet the appropriate traceability requirements including the lot number. some rods were found to not include the product identification number (product number and lot number) marked directly on the rod. the lack of marking interrupts the ability to maintain traceability of the device.
Acción
The firm sent customer notification letters on 04/09/15. In this letter the firm requested that all affected lots be returned, and replacement inventory will be made available.
The firm requested that customers take the following actions:
1. Immediately examine inventory for part number 60100-045.
2. Immediately discontinue the use and/or distribution of the affected lots
3. Send all affected product back to:
Spinal Elements, Inc.
ATTN: Julie Lamothe
3115 Melrose Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92010
4. If further distributed the product to please identify the customers and notify them as once.
5. Complete and return the enclosed "Customer Response Form."
Any questions the firm states to contact the Customer Service department at 1.877.SPINAL5 Ext. 213.
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Appliance, fixation, spinal intervertebral body - Product Code KWQ
Causa
During a field audit it was discovered by an employee that a 16mm trestle luxe screw has been both laser marked and labeled as a 14mm trestle luxe screw (4.0mm variable angle, self-drilling hexalobe screw, 14mm). as a result the firm recalling the affected lots codes for this mislabeling.
Acción
Alphatec Spine sent an Urgent-Medical Device Recall Notification dated April 7, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The firm first requested that customers notify their consignees of the recall and the risk, and risk mitigation factors.
The firm requests that customers take the following field actions:
-Upon receipt of the Field Safety Notice to review inventory to determine if affected screw --part number 71240-14, lot 685904 is in their possession.
-If the product is in their possession to please abstain from use and contact Alphatec Spine Customer Service (customerservice@alphatecspine.com) immediately for instructions on how to return the affected product. All shipping instructions will be provided, including replace product and/or credit.
-Fill out page 3 of the letter to confirm that they have read the notification and have take all necessary actions stated in the notification.
-Return a signed copy using one of the methods below:
Mail to: Alphatec Spine, Inc.
5818 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Fax to: 1-800 431-7729 For further questions call ( 760) 431-9286.
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Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
Causa
Tfna nails from certain lots were assembled with a locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail.
potential patient impact: surgical delay.
Acción
An urgent Field Safety Notification, dated April 9, 2015, was sent to end users and sales consultants to alert them about the issue and request that they take the following actions: 1) review the instructions listed in this notification; 2)
forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed; and 3) complete the attached Verification Section (page 4 of this notification) and send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: Fax: (888) 446-5160 or
Scan/email: Synthes3152@stericycle.com.
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The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. the strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Acción
The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.
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Tibial Component - Product Code NJL
Causa
An incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
Acción
Consignee hospitals and implanting physicians were notified of the recall via an Urgent Information-Recall Notice letter and Dear Doctor letters dated 9/27/07. The hospitals were instructed to determine whether they had any of the recalled products and to contact their sales representative to pick up the product. Depuy sales representatives were notified to collect the products from consignee hospitals via email on 10/1/07. The decision to discuss this product defect with patients who had already been implanted was left to the implanting physicians.
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Consignees were notified of the recall via letter sent by overnight shipment for delivery on April 23, 2015. The letter instructs distributors and customers to review their inventory and return any products with the listed lot number.
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The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. the strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Acción
The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.
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The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. the strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Acción
The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.
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Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
Causa
The hexagonal tip of the female driver instrument for the fassier-duval im telescopic system is 0.06 mm under the specifications. this may result in a reduction of the total strength of the instrument, possibly leading to deformation, wear, and tip breakage.
Acción
The firm sent the Urgent Field Safety Notice-Recall letter, dated April 10, 2015 to consignees via email. The letter listed the affected product as FEMALE DRIVER FASSIER-DUVAL IM TELESCOPIC SYSTEM.
Consignees are requested to return devices back to the firm for disposal.
Consignees with questions should contact the firm at 450-688-5144 ext. 242 or send email to egarcia@pegamedical.com
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Incorrect parts: packages of the gmk hinge tibial augmentation size 4-10 mm have 5 mm screws instead of 10 mm screws.
Acción
On 4/16/15 all distributors with recalled product were immediately notified of the recall by phone. On 4/20/15, all distributors were further notified of the recall via email. The URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated 4/17/2015 the firm described the initiation of a recall for regarding the GMK HINGE Tibial Augmentation Size 4-10mm Reference 02.09TA410 / Lot 145129.
The firm provided the following recall actions to be performed:
1.Check your inventory for the device listed above. If you find it, IMMEDIATELY place it in quarantine and DO NOT use it in surgery.
2.If you have further distributed this device to other customers please notify me and initiate their return to Medacta USA.
3.We will provide you with an update on a replacement within the next few days.
The firm also provided a contact for customers requiring additional information.
Mike Loiterman Director of Regulatory, Quality and Compliance Medacta USA Phone: 312548-9971Fax: 312-546-6881MLoiterman@medacta.us.com
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
The term dorsal was laser etched on the incorrect side on some of the angled handles.
Acción
Wright sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, send it back to Wright Medical as soon as possible. Contact Customers Service at 901-867-4575 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response immediately, confirming their receipt of this notice and the status of any product(s) on had, and return a copy by email to complaints@wmt.com or fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions should call 901-451-6144.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
The term dorsal was laser etched on the incorrect side on some of the angled handles.
Acción
Wright sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, send it back to Wright Medical as soon as possible. Contact Customers Service at 901-867-4575 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response immediately, confirming their receipt of this notice and the status of any product(s) on had, and return a copy by email to complaints@wmt.com or fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions should call 901-451-6144.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
The term dorsal was laser etched on the incorrect side on some of the angled handles.
Acción
Wright sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, send it back to Wright Medical as soon as possible. Contact Customers Service at 901-867-4575 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response immediately, confirming their receipt of this notice and the status of any product(s) on had, and return a copy by email to complaints@wmt.com or fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions should call 901-451-6144.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
The term dorsal was laser etched on the incorrect side on some of the angled handles.
Acción
Wright sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, send it back to Wright Medical as soon as possible. Contact Customers Service at 901-867-4575 for return instructions and replacement inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached response immediately, confirming their receipt of this notice and the status of any product(s) on had, and return a copy by email to complaints@wmt.com or fax to 901-867-7401. Customers with questions should call 901-451-6144.
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Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect gtin (global trade identification number) codes.
Acción
Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated April 29, 2015 to affected customers via Fed-Ex. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return it along with recalled product to Biomet. For questions callt (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect gtin (global trade identification number) codes.
Acción
Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated April 29, 2015 to affected customers via Fed-Ex. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return it along with recalled product to Biomet. For questions callt (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect gtin (global trade identification number) codes.
Acción
Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated April 29, 2015 to affected customers via Fed-Ex. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return it along with recalled product to Biomet. For questions callt (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect gtin (global trade identification number) codes.
Acción
Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated April 29, 2015 to affected customers via Fed-Ex. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return it along with recalled product to Biomet. For questions callt (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The entire scope of 4.5mm cortical screws listed as compatible with the m/dn system is not compatible with the m/dn system. this has the potential to lead to a situation in which the screw would bind upon entering the nail and have to be removed during the surgery or removal of the screw after fracture healing.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April, 29, 2015, to all affected customers.On 4/29/2015. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately. Return the recalled product along with completed Inventory Return Certification Form. Notify Zimmer of any further distribution of the affected product. In addition, identify the surgeons and hospitals that you have identified using the provided spreadsheet. For further questions call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761.
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Tibial Component - Product Code NJL
Causa
An incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
Acción
Consignee hospitals and implanting physicians were notified of the recall via an Urgent Information-Recall Notice letter and Dear Doctor letters dated 9/27/07. The hospitals were instructed to determine whether they had any of the recalled products and to contact their sales representative to pick up the product. Depuy sales representatives were notified to collect the products from consignee hospitals via email on 10/1/07. The decision to discuss this product defect with patients who had already been implanted was left to the implanting physicians.
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Potential for uncured adhesive between the metal threaded insert and the impactor block to leak out of the assembled part following the autoclave sterilization process. the master bond epoxy serves as a secondary locking mechanism to fix the metal insert to the impactor head. foreign material has been observed on the impactor block. this has the potential for a biological response.
Acción
On 4/30/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications dated April 30, 2015 were sent to the affected distributors, hospital Risk Managers, and surgeons via courier; all distributors were also notified via electronic mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.
If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm EST.
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Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer - Product Code HRY
Causa
The left and right orientation of the trial was incorrectly etched on one side. when the instrument is rotated about the axis of the handle 180 degrees to view the other side, the etch on the handle now shows r on the same side as the keel marked lm and the l on the same side as the keel marked rm. this is incorrect. please note that the keel is not etched on this side by design.
Acción
On 4/22/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications, dated April 22, 2015 were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers are required to immediately locate and remove the affected product from circulation, follow the instructions on the "Response Form," and e-mail a copy of the completed form to the designated e-mail address prior to returning the product. Additionally, if the affected product has been further distributed, the necessary personnel must notified via the "Dear Risk/Recall Manager" notice. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Tibial Component - Product Code NJL
Causa
An incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
Acción
Consignee hospitals and implanting physicians were notified of the recall via an Urgent Information-Recall Notice letter and Dear Doctor letters dated 9/27/07. The hospitals were instructed to determine whether they had any of the recalled products and to contact their sales representative to pick up the product. Depuy sales representatives were notified to collect the products from consignee hospitals via email on 10/1/07. The decision to discuss this product defect with patients who had already been implanted was left to the implanting physicians.