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데이터 추가 비고
Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
원인
These anchors may be difficult to remove, or may not detach from the inserter shaft.
조치
Biomet issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" dated September 9, 2009 informing consignees of the affected product and requesting return of the device. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers copy of the recall letter and to locate and return the products from user facilities.
For further information, contact Biomet at 1-800-348-9500 or 1-574-372-3983.
Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Belgium.
제품 설명
Biomet 5.5 mm peek Allthread PEEK Knotless Anchor, knotless, sterile, Biomet sports Medicine, Inc., Ontario, CA; REF 904842P. || Intended to be implanted for fixation of bone fractures and for bone reconstructions.
“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.