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Implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZE
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Product was incorrectly packaged.
조치
An Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice is being sent to Customers August 12, 2016, notifying them of the packaging of OSSEOTITE Certain Implant (4x11.5mm) in T3 Implant boxes. This recall is specific to Lot No. 2016031461. The material shipped within the box was described as being correct ,but only the box it was shipped in was incorrect. Customers were notified that there are no immediate or long term health consequences. In the notification letter, customers are instructed to complete the Certificate of Acknowledgement, and to return it via email (postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com) if no product is on hand or to return the certificate with product by shipping materials to: Biomet 3i - Post-Market Returns.
Replacement product will be sent to customers upon return. Customers were also advised to keep a copy of their Certificate of Acknowledgement. Further questions should be directed to 1-800 443-8166 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. For further questions, please call 1-800 342-5454.
“The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.