Rappel de Security Enclosed Carpal Tunnel Security Blade

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
    66792
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0381-2014
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-10-25
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-11-22
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-05-06
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
  • 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
    Guide, surgical, instrument - Product Code FZX
  • Cause
    Security blades were manufactured oversized and potentially won't advance or may be difficult to advance through the mating security clip.
  • Action
    10/25/2013 Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications were sent to each Distributor and Risk/Recall Manager at each direct account identifying the recalled device, possible adverse health consequences and instructing consignees to immediately locate and remove devices from circulation, following instructions on the FAX back form and returning it within 3 business days to FAX 574-372-1683 and returning product to Biomet Return Goods, 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw In 46580. Questions should be directed to 574-372-1570 M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Catalog Number: 200068 Medical Device Listing Number: B008657 Lot Number Identification: 088610, 090600, 143810, 257060, 289900, 365910, 460490, 558300, 626660, 697320,767260,795090,857730,864640,979680
  • Classification du dispositif
  • Classe de dispositif
    1
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Japan.
  • Description du dispositif
    REF 200068 Security (TM) Enclosed Carpal Tunnel System || Blade ( Single) ABS /Stainless Steel || Sterile Device, Single Use Only. || Designed to release the transverse carpal ligament.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Adresse du fabricant
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
  • 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