Date Initiated by Firm |
March 31, 2004 |
Date Posted |
July 20, 2004 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 03, 2004 |
Recall Number |
Z-0994-04 |
Recall Event ID |
28821 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument - Product Code LXH
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Product |
T2 Proximal Humeral System Targeting Arm. Catalog number 1806-2035. |
Code Information |
Lot Code: K589039; K658262; K658259; K74990; K766542. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 300 Commerce Court Mahwah NJ 07430
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For Additional Information Contact |
Dominick Cristofolo 201-831-5247
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Targeting device may become distorted upon repeated autoclaving.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
On March 31, 2004 recall letters and product accountability forms were sent via FedEx. |
Quantity in Commerce |
32 devices |
Distribution |
There were 19 consignees which are Stryker sales representatives and subsidiaries nationwide. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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