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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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It was reported that the number scale/graduation markings were missing on 14 pieces of the swivel clamp.
조치
On 11/9/2012 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter was sent to all consignees (distributors and Doctor notices) informing them of the issue and providing recommended actions. Customer contact number (574) 372-1570 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Worldwide Distribution, including the states of TX, TN, PA, CA, NY, FL, and MI and the countries of Japan and Columbia.
제품 설명
EBI XFIX DFS Rail System (Adult Rail Gradual Swivel Clamp). The Biomet Rail System consists of a unilateral external fixator rail, modular bone screw clamps, and compression and distraction units. The device is used in the treatment of bone fractures.
“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.