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Z-1147-2012

Titanium SURFIX ALPHA SCREWS, a component of the Newdeal Hallu Lock Plate System. Surfix Alpha Variable angle...

Integra LifeSciences Corporation / initiated 2011-12-21 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Integra LifeSciences Corp. began a recall of Titanium SURFIX ALPHA SCREWS, a component of the Newdeal Hallu Lock Plate System. Surfix Alpha Variable angle locking system exists in different diameters and... on . The reason FDA records is "Manufacturing error. The part number which corresponds to the length dimension of : 14 mm. was incorrectly etched on to screws with the actual measurement of: 12 mm". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1147-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Product
Titanium SURFIX ALPHA SCREWS, a component of the Newdeal Hallu Lock Plate System. Surfix Alpha Variable angle locking system exists in different diameters and lengths. The product can be sold as a replenishment part individually packaged sterile, or as one (1) unit which is kitted within an instrumentation tray at which point, the product is non-sterile until the tray in which it is kitted is sterilized a the designated facility. The product is indicated for use in fixation of fractures, osteotomies or arthrodesis of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.
Product code
HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
Manufacturing error. The part number which corresponds to the length dimension of : 14 mm. was incorrectly etched on to screws with the actual measurement of: 12 mm.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Error in labeling
Action
Integra contacted the Sales Representatives and All USERS on December 21, 2011, with a 'SUBJECT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL' letter. The letter was sent via FedEx and/or E-mail. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers and the firm. The customers are instructed to immediately examine their inventories for the presence of the recalled product, and complete and return the attached, MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RETURN FORM via E-mail or FAX #1-609-0750-7999. Any questions concerning the recall document are to be addressed to the customers' regional managers or to the E-mail address and/or telephone number provided on the recall notification.
Quantity in commerce
105 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, USA - including the states of OH, FL, WI, CT, OK, TN, OR, ID, CA, PA, MD, VA, FL, MS, NJ, LA, IA, GA, AL, MA, NY, MN, TN, IL, AR, NE, AZ, MI, WA, OR, NC, KY, MO, UT, NV, IN, SC, CO and the countries of the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Product codes and lots
Model #295214S, Part #295214SND, Batch #EGH9