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Z-2375-2008

FormPutty Bone Void Filler 10cc The product is sealed in a foil pouch and then placed in a box following...

Theken Companies LLC / initiated 2008-07-11 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Theken Spine LLC began a recall of FormPutty Bone Void Filler 10cc The product is sealed in a foil pouch and then placed in a box following sterilization. Part # 50-07-0100 Is a flowable... on . The reason FDA records is "The patient label inside the package has an expiration date of 2008-06 when the actual expiration date is 2010-06". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2375-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Theken Companies LLC
Product
FormPutty Bone Void Filler 10cc The product is sealed in a foil pouch and then placed in a box following sterilization. Part # 50-07-0100 Is a flowable resorbable porous bone void filler composed of beta tricalcium phosphate and other calcium phosphates.
Product code
MQV Filler, Bone Void, Calcium Compound
Reason for recall
The patient label inside the package has an expiration date of 2008-06 when the actual expiration date is 2010-06.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
In a letter dated July 11, 2008, the firm asked their customers to check their inventory for the suspect product. If found they are to return the product for credit or replacement. The firms asks customers to contact them if any units were used for surgery and they will send the correct patient labels. If additional information is needed, customers are to contact Theken Spine Regulatory Affairs or the Quality Department.
Quantity in commerce
33 syringes
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution --- including states of FL, OH, TX, and UT.
Product codes and lots
Lot # A08F01E Exp Date 2010-06