Medical Device
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THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-2312-2009

Multi-Axial Screw (TI); 8.00MM (D) x 70MM(L) W/Collar; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The screw devices...

Ebi, LLC / initiated 2009-04-02 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

EBI, L.P. began a recall of Multi-Axial Screw (TI); 8.00MM (D) x 70MM(L) W/Collar; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The screw devices are an internal fixation device intended to aid in... on . The reason FDA records is "Some devices could have been made with raw material lots that may have inclusions, and could result in decreased strength of the device". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2312-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ebi, LLC
Product
Multi-Axial Screw (TI); 8.00MM (D) x 70MM(L) W/Collar; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The screw devices are an internal fixation device intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of fractures to the skeletal system until healing has occurred. Implants used in this application include non sterile and sterile bone screws.
Product code
KWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal
Reason for recall
Some devices could have been made with raw material lots that may have inclusions, and could result in decreased strength of the device.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm sent Urgent Recall Notices to all direct accounts, hospital Risk Management and Physicians by first class mail. Letters are dated March 29, 2009, April 2, 2009 and April 16, 2009 respectively. The letter describes the problem and that that there is a possible risk of a device failure. An additional e-mail was sent on May 22, 2009 to 5 customers due to an expansion of the recall to include 4 additional items. On June 19, 2009, the firm again expanded the recall to include 2 additional products and notified customers. Questions should be directed to William Hennig, at 1.973.299.9300. ext. 1557.
Quantity in commerce
1
Distribution
Worldwide - US -NY, NJ, MI, MD, FL, GA, PR, MN, SD, OK, TX,, LA, CA, PA, OH, NV, HI, ME, NC, KS, UT, CO, TN, WV, VA, and WA. Foreign: Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Greece, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Trinidad.
Product codes and lots
Catalog Number 6588, Packaging Lot: 651150, Unpackaged lot 605119