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Hoffmann LRF Safety Clip (Bone Transport Strut), 14 x 12 x 5 mm, REF 4933-0-401, NDC (01)07613327131475(10)V07241 Product Usage: Intended for fixation of fractures, joint contractures, fusions, limb lengthening, deformity correction, and bone and soft tissue reconstruction in pediatric patients and adults.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics

Class I - Dangerous

Stryker is recalling Hoffmann LRF (Limb Reconstruction Frame) System Safety Clip - Bone Transport Strut because there is a potential for loosening of the safety clips from the intended position on the Quick Release mechanism of the Transport Struts.

Apr 26, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Normed General Instruments 503004541: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, AO 503004341: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, round-shaft The Countersink is an instrument which is used over the guide wire to prepare for adequate space in the cortical bone rim to sink the screw head in to bones/tissues for different Foot, Ankle and Hand implant systems. The instrument is used in several Normed implant systems. The instrument is used to avoid soft tissue irritation

Zimmer Gmbh

Class I - Dangerous

the devices used a different raw material to produce two countersink products which has higher hardness and higher carbon content resulting in device damage.

May 11, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics View Details →

Regenerex Patella RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 28MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 31MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 34MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 37MM Product Usage: The Regenerex Series A Patella can be used for any non-cemented resurfaced 3-peg patella application within the Vanguard Complete Knee System. 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved. 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity. 3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure.

Zimmer Biomet

Class I - Dangerous

pegs shearing post-operatively

Mar 22, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Dressing, Knee L/XL, P/N 04708 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied in a sterile environment. Breg has determined that a small percentage (approximately 0.22%) of these products may have been sent with unsealed pouches by the contract manufacturer. Customers will be contacted and instructed to inspect their inventory for any product with unsealed pouches and discard them.

Breg

Class I - Dangerous

They may not have been sealed prior to sterilization. Products with unsealed pouches will be non-sterile.

Mar 30, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Dressing Knee/Shldr, P/N 02328 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied in a sterile environment. Breg has determined that a small percentage (approximately 0.22%) of these products may have been sent with unsealed pouches by the contract manufacturer. Customers will be contacted and instructed to inspect their inventory for any product with unsealed pouches and discard them.

Breg

Class I - Dangerous

They may not have been sealed prior to sterilization. Products with unsealed pouches will be non-sterile.

Mar 30, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

The TM Ardis Interbody System implant is a convex, straight TLIF or PLIF device for interbody fusion of the anterior column of the spine. TM Ardis is designed for fusing the adjacent bony surfaces and may be used to replace a disc at one or two contiguous levels in L2-S1. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device are textured to provide increased stability and convex to conform to the vertebral endplates. The device also has two slots on the posterior end to mate with the insertion instrument. The TM Ardis device is wholly comprised of Trabecular Metal Porous Tantalum. Surgical instrumentation for use with the proposed system will be fabricated from surgical grade stainless steel and other applicable materials.

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology

Class I - Dangerous

This field action is being initiated following the firm's discovery of a procedural error in the approval of literature resulting in the undo release of certain content. Information was disseminated to distributors and sales representatives during the 2016 National Sales Meeting held February 17-21, 2016.

Jul 7, 2016 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

If Hip, Sterile Polar Dressing P/N 10680 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied in a sterile environment. Breg has determined that a small percentage (approximately 0.22%) of these products may have been sent with unsealed pouches by the contract manufacturer. Customers will be contacted and instructed to inspect their inventory for any product with unsealed pouches and discard them.

Breg

Class I - Dangerous

They may not have been sealed prior to sterilization. Products with unsealed pouches will be non-sterile.

Mar 30, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

5.5mm Diameter x 500mm CoCr Straight Rod, Model number X077-0420. The product is packaged in plastic bags with one piece per bag. Product Usage: The 5.5mm dia. X 500 mm CoCr Straight Rod is an accessory to the Fortex Pedicle Screw System. It is a straight rod connected between two or more pedicle screws to create a pedicle screw construct. Indications for Use: The Fortex Pedicle Screw System is indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grade 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion. In addition, the system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

XTANT MEDICAL

Class I - Dangerous

The material type on the label may incorrectly state Ti6Al-4V ELI. The rods are composed of Cobalt Chromium.

Apr 12, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

various polyethylene implants Knees Revision Tibial Tray Systems Oxford Partial Knee Orthopedic Salvage System Vanguard Complete Knee System Vanguard SSK Revision System Biomet Patella Maxim Complete Knee System Biomet Series A Patella Vanguard 360 Revision System Vanguard Deep Dish Rotating Platform Biomet CP Bearings Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty. Limb salvage joint reconstruction. Partial knee replacement.

Zimmer Biomet

Class I - Dangerous

Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components.

Feb 17, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →
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