FDA Recall
Terminated
Excia Cemented Hip Stems, Size 11mm, Part Number : NJ311K, Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc., Center Valley, PA 18034
Recall: Z-0438-2008
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Initiated October 10, 2007
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0438-2008
- Event Number
- 45456
- Firm
- Aesculap Implant Systems
- FEI Number
- 2916714
- Product Code
- LWJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Package design/selection
- Initiated
- October 10, 2007
- Posted
- December 11, 2007
- Terminated
- February 7, 2008
- Address
- 3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217
Description
Excia Cemented Hip Stems, Size 11mm, Part Number : NJ311K, Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc., Center Valley, PA 18034
Reason
Sterility (package integrity) Compromised: Device package damaged during shipment
Action
The recalling firm issued an Important Recall Notice letter dated 10/10/07 to all their customers informing them of the problem and the need to return the product.
Distribution
Nationwide-USA including states of AZ, GA, MD, OK, PA, TX, and VA (distributors) medical facilities in FL, NY, and PA; and sales representatives in CA and FL.
Quantity
167 units