FDA Recall Terminated

djo surgical Screw 6.5 mm, Sz 25mm, low profile. Product is intended for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair

Recall: Z-2146-2012 · Initiated July 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2146-2012
Event Number
62561
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
HWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
July 16, 2012
Posted
August 6, 2012
Terminated
December 4, 2012
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758

Description

djo surgical Screw 6.5 mm, Sz 25mm, low profile. Product is intended for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair

Reason

One lot of the 010-55-030, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw was recalled because a product complaint identified a mislabeling of the device. Although the package label indicates Size 30mm, the screw dimension is actually 25mm.

Action

DJO Global sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 16, 2012, to all affected customers. The Notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to forward the notice to all thoe who need to be aware within their organization or to any other organization where the potentially affected product was transferred, contact customers to place a replacement order and receive an RMA number, and return all affected devices using the RMA number. For questions customers should call 512-834-6255. For questions regarding this recall call 512-832-9500.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AR, CA, FL, ID, OK, PA, TX, and UT.

Quantity

18 devices