FDA Recall Terminated

Stella Interdental Osteotome, 4mm, 6mm and 8mm. Model numbers 01-0575, 01-0576 and 01-0578. Product is intended to be used during the interdental osteotomy (bone cutting).

Recall: Z-1871-2008 · Initiated April 16, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1871-2008
Event Number
48458
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
FEI Number
1032347
Product Code
EMM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 16, 2008
Posted
September 11, 2008
Terminated
September 11, 2009
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

Stella Interdental Osteotome, 4mm, 6mm and 8mm. Model numbers 01-0575, 01-0576 and 01-0578. Product is intended to be used during the interdental osteotomy (bone cutting).

Reason

The working tips of the Stella Osteotomes are thicker than specification.

Action

The firm notified its consignees on 4/16/08 by certified mail with return receipt. Sub-accounts were contacted by email. All returned product will be stored in quarantine until a final determination of disposition is made.

Distribution

Distributed domestically to Missouri, New Mexico and Texas, and countries of Canada and Germany.

Quantity

36