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Z-0918-05

Threaded Tip GD Pin 1/8in x 9in Pk 5 Sterile found in Uniflex Profile Tibial Nail P/N 329640

Ebi, LLC / initiated 2005-03-16 / Terminated

EBI, L.P. began a recall of Threaded Tip GD Pin 1/8in x 9in Pk 5 Sterile found in Uniflex Profile Tibial Nail P/N 329640 on . The reason FDA records is "The wire appears to be soft and the wire bent during insertion. This causes kinks in which the reamer could not pass over the bent/kinked wire". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0918-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ebi, LLC
Product
Threaded Tip GD Pin 1/8in x 9in Pk 5 Sterile found in Uniflex Profile Tibial Nail P/N 329640.
Product code
HXI Passer, Wire, Orthopedic
Reason for recall
The wire appears to be soft and the wire bent during insertion. This causes kinks in which the reamer could not pass over the bent/kinked wire.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm distributed a recall letter to their EBI Fracture Sales Representatives and their EBI Trauma Distributors on 3/16/2005.
Quantity in commerce
152 units
Distribution
These devices are distributed nationwide to sales representatives who provide the product directly to the hospital/physician at the time of the surgery. The product was also distributed to Italy and Spain. There are no government accounts.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers:  065882; 122235; 132557; 132560; 877265.