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Biomet trauma ("biomet") has initiated a recall of retrograde femoral connecting bolt, which involves part number 14-442021. the connecting bolt has an undersized diameter specification that may cause an interference fit with the 4mm hex driver (part number: 41024) near the edge of the tolerance. if the 4mm hex driver becomes stuck in the connecting bolt it cannot be taken apart and a delay in su.
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Biomet sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated April 29, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to: immediately locate and remove the identified affected device(s), carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form", fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of product, use priority carrier for your shipment, if you have further distributed this product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action via the enclosed "Dear O.R. Manager" notice. For questions call 574-372-1570.
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide: CA, TX, NY, PA, NJ, FL, OH, MI, CO, SD, IN, MT, GA, and WI. and the countries of Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and San Juan.
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Biomet Trauma Phoenix Retrograde Femoral Connecting Bolt Trauma Fixation Systems. || Product Usage: || The Phoenix Retrograde Femoral Nail is indicated for alignment, stabilization, and fixation of fractures caused by trauma or disease and the fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity.
“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.