FDA Recall Terminated

Bioplate Resorbable Bone Fixation Tack, Catalog Number: 89-0120, Item Number: SG#-45

Recall: Z-0043-2007 · Initiated September 12, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0043-2007
Event Number
36362
Firm
Bioplate Inc
FEI Number
1000518793
Product Code
JEY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 12, 2006
Posted
October 19, 2006
Terminated
September 14, 2011
Address
3643 Lenawee Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90016-4310

Description

Bioplate Resorbable Bone Fixation Tack, Catalog Number: 89-0120, Item Number: SG#-45

Reason

Lack of device sterilization: An internal investigation found products were released for distribution labeled as sterile, but the lot was not sterilized.

Action

Customers were notified via telephone initially on 09/14/2006 to return product, and this was followed up within two days with a certified mail/return receipt required, recall notification letter. 100% of the consignees will be notified of the recall. Bioplate will fax and call non-responsive customers afler 5 days via telephone call. Customers not responding to the first recall notification will be sent a second notification certified mail recall notification.

Distribution

Nationwide to: CA, DC, GA, MI, OH, & PA

Quantity

36 units