Events

Rappel de Device Recall Trochanteric Nail. Long,

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
    61658
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1478-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-03-30
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-04-30
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-03-08
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=108656
  • 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
    Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
  • Cause
    The trochanteric nail, lot 486130, was mislabeled as a right nail orientation but the contents are actually a left nail orientation.
  • Action
    Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated April 18, 2012 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, reason for the recall including risks involved and actions to be taken. The notice provided directions to immediately locate and return the affected product. Receipt Confirmation was requested by calling 800-348-9500 Ext 3009 or 3983. FAX Back Response Form should be completed and returned to 574-372-1683. Questions should be direct to 574-371-3009 or 574-372-3983, M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Device

Device Recall Trochanteric Nail. Long,
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Item 28334, Lot M486130
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide (USA)
  • Description du dispositif
    REF 28234 Troch Nail, Long 11MM, Right 34 CM || Peritrochanteric Nail System, Rx Sterile || Biomet Trauma Persippany, NJ || Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessories || Product Usage: || An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromiummolybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of 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