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Rappel de Device Recall Biomet Rail System

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Biomet, Inc..

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    63725
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0527-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-11-09
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-12-17
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-08-28
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114639
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component - Product Code KTT
  • Cause
    It was reported that the number scale/graduation markings were missing on 14 pieces of the swivel clamp.
  • Action
    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.

Device

Device Recall Biomet Rail System
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Catalog Number 06350 and Lot Number Identification 994790 (packaged as 042210)
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution, including the states of TX, TN, PA, CA, NY, FL, and MI and the countries of Japan and Columbia.
  • Description du dispositif
    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.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “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.
  • Source
    USFDA