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Terminated

Norian CRS Rotary Mixer Cement 10cc sterile

FDA Recall Z-0269-2010 · Posted 2009-11-16

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGXP
Date Initiated2009-09-14
Date Terminated2010-03-08
Product Quantity15 units

Reason for Recall

Non-conforming material - increased set time. Potential clinical ramifications associated with increased set time and decreased strength include extrusion of unset material and fragmentation of cured material. The risk of Norian fragmentation post cure increases with a larger defect and a thicker layer of product. Customers were advised to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Autho

Firm Action

The firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/17/09 via USPS certified mail. The letter informed customers of the problem and the need to return the product. Sales Consultants that were shipped the device were notified by teleconference on 9/14/09. Consultants were instructed to go to their accounts to remove the product from inventory. Customers were advised to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Questions are directed to Synthes at 800-620-7025 x 5453 or 610-719-5453 or to your Synthes CMF Sales Consultant.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

The product was shipped to medical facilities in CO, KS, MA, MO, NY, SC, TX, UT, and WA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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