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데이터 추가 비고
Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
원인
These screws have a single lead (instead of a triple lead) thread. the screw may sit proud in the plate, if the screw does not lock into the plate; the screw may back out. if the screw sits proud, soft tissue irritation may occur. if the screw does not lock into the plate and backs out, a revision surgery may be necessary.
조치
On 11/20/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors, hospital risk managers, and implanting surgeons via courier. Distributors were instructed to locate and return the affected product, hospitals to locate and discontinue use, and implanting surgeons to monitor patients. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR CHILE, COSTA RICA, NETHERLANDS, CANADA
제품 설명
A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws || intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fractures, revision procedures, fusions, reconstructions (osteotomy) and non-unions of the bones.
“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.