FDA Recall Terminated

Instrument trays used to store AltiVate Small Shell Trials (FA S ALTIVATE RSP HUM TRLS SM). Metal container with lid used to organize and transport instrumentation to be used in orthopedic surgery. Inner trays also used to facilitate cleaning and sterilization of the instrumentation by end users.

Recall: Z-2600-2018 · Initiated June 26, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2600-2018
Event Number
80445
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
LRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 26, 2018
Terminated
August 22, 2023
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

Instrument trays used to store AltiVate Small Shell Trials (FA S ALTIVATE RSP HUM TRLS SM). Metal container with lid used to organize and transport instrumentation to be used in orthopedic surgery. Inner trays also used to facilitate cleaning and sterilization of the instrumentation by end users.

Reason

A black, aluminum oxide coating may appear on the tray after cleaning. The black, aluminum oxide coating is not biocompatible.

Action

The firm, DJO LLC, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated 6/26/2018 to its direct accounts by email on 06/26/2018. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return product; contact Customer Service as soon as possible to request an RMA for return and exchange of the full instrument set; and to coordinate the exchange of products with Customer Service. If you do not have these instrument sets or the number of sets identified above, you are required to complete the attached form and email it to [email protected]. ALL ACTIVITIES OUTLINED ABOVE SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY JULY 30, 2018. If you have any questions, please call (512) 834-6255 or by email to [email protected].

Distribution

US Distribution to states of; AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, NJ, NY, NV, MI, MN, MO, OH, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT and WA and country of; Japan.

Quantity

30 units