| Date Posted |
October 25, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0139-2013 |
| Product |
6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw
Intended to be used for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair. |
| Code Information |
Model Number 10-55-025, Lot Number 006A1057.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Encore Medical, Lp 9800 Metric Blvd Austin, Texas 78758 |
| Consumer Instructions |
No consumer action necessary |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Teffany Hutto 512-834-6255
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Reason for Recall |
A product complaint was received where a size 20 screw was labeled as size 30. After receipt, measurement of the screw determined it to be a size 25. Further investigation also determined that there were other screws labeled as size 25, but a size 30 screw was inside of the package. It was thought that all of these screws were found in-house and were contained, but it was determined later that on
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| Action |
Encore Medical sent a Urgent Field Safety Notice dated September 28, 2012, to all affected customers.
This notice needs to be passed on all those who need to be aware within
your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected
devices have been transferred.
Please contact Customer Service to place a replacement order and receive an RMA number. Return all affected devices using the RMA number.
For further questions please call (512) 834-6255. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
1 unit |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution only to CA. |
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