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Z-2135-2008

Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled...

Acumed LLC / initiated 2007-07-09 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Acumed LLC began a recall of Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product... on . The reason FDA records is "Product mislabeled. The inner sticky labels for the patient identified the product incorrectly as a Cortical screw (non-locking). The product package was labeled correctly". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2135-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Acumed LLC
Product
Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw. Product labeled in part, "Congruent Plate System... Size: 3.5mm x 14.0 mm Locking Cortical Screw... REF COL-3140-S LOT W46772... Acumed 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Road Hilsboro, OR ". Product is used as an orthopedic implant.
Product code
HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
Product mislabeled. The inner sticky labels for the patient identified the product incorrectly as a Cortical screw (non-locking). The product package was labeled correctly.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging process control
Action
The firm issued a Product Removal notification on 8-9-2007. The notification was reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm notified consignees of the issue and gave the consignees the choice of returning the screws. The notification did not include any instructions for a sub-recall. If you have any questions contact Jason Gozdecki at 1-888-627-9957.
Quantity in commerce
400 screws
Distribution
Class III Recall - Worldwide Distribution --- USA including countries of UK and Japan.
Product codes and lots
Part number: COL-3140-S; Work order number/Lot: W46772 (W=work order, ###=sequential number); Expiration date: 2012-02 (Year/Month)