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Terminated

Titanium Tack Starter Kit, REF 400-270, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.

FDA Recall Z-0562-2013 · Posted 2012-12-19

Recalling FirmBioHorizons Implant Systems Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDZE
Date Initiated2012-11-19
Date Terminated2013-09-24
Product Quantity1246 units

Reason for Recall

The cleaning instructions provided may not be sufficient to remove residual contaminants after surgical use.

Firm Action

BioHorizons sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter on November 19, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers should contact the Customer Care Department at (888) 246-8338 for questions regarding this recall.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Official Source

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

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