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Rappel de Device Recall Construx Alum Ankle Clamp

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
    71255
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1741-2015
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2015-05-01
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2015-06-09
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-12-08
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=137058
  • 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
    Ankle clamp was assembled incorrectly; the offset of the pin to the pivot point is reversed. this prevents complete range of motion and if pushed too far may loosen the pin from the bone. a revision surgery may be necessary to adequately reconnect the fixator to the bone.
  • Action
    Biomet sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE letter dated May 1, 2015 to the affected distributors and implanting surgeons. The recall letter included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and distributor instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Consignees were instructed to return the affected product and continued monitoring of patients. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall Construx Alum Ankle Clamp
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part 14-450510 Lots:268000, 466170, and 813950
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, TX, FL, NC, MI, GA.
  • Description du dispositif
    Unilateral external fixation ankle clamp || Product Usage: || Unilateral external fixation for use treatment of bone conditions amenable to treatment by use of external fixation modality
  • 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