Lactosorb Trauma Plating System, part numbers: 915-2100, 915-2423, 915-2113, 915-2810, 915-2418, 915-2105, 915-2832 and CP-1323. The system is used in trauma and reconstructive surgical procedures in the mid face and craniofacial skeleton. Used to support non-load bearing tissues of cranial maxillofacial anatomy, including but not limited to brow fixation.
FDA Recall Z-1872-2008 · Posted 2008-09-16
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Recalling FirmBiomet Microfixation, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJEY
Date Initiated2008-03-19
Date Terminated2009-09-11
Product Quantity117
Reason for Recall
The outer foil pouch on the Lactosorb Plate system was not properly sealed. The product is labeled as sterile, but the lot was not sterilized. These devices are intended to be implanted into bone and are required to be sterile. A heavy bioburden would increase the potential for bone infection (osteomyelitis).
Firm Action
On 3/19/08 the firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice to its consignees by certified letters with return receipt. All returned products will be held in quarantine until final disposition is determined. If you have any questions contact Rachel Osbeck at 1-800-874-7711 or (904) 741-4400 ext 448.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Class II Recall - Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of NC, MI, TX, GA, HI, OK, IN and CA, and countries of Denmark, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Canada, South Africa, China and the Philippines.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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