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Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer - Product Code HRY
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This recall was initiated due to a customer complaint which reported that while peeling off the tyvek lid on the blister pack, very little effort was required to remove it and this could lead to contamination of the device.
조치
Biomet sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated April 21, 2011, to all affected accounts. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the affected product, locate and remove from inventory and quarantine pending return to their Bioment distributor.
Customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached "Fax Back Response Form" to their local Biomet distributor.
For questions customers should contact their local Biomet Contact.
Oxford Femoral Knee System REF 154600, LOT 2272736, WARNING DO NOT RESTERILIZE, STERILE UNLESS PACK DAMAGED, BIOMET UK Ltd, (510K# K011138) || This device is used in partial knee replacement surgery as a result of patients who are experiencing degenerative arthritis.
“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.