FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#52983

Product

Vortech Graft Preparation System, sterile, single use, disposable, Distributed by Biomet Biologics, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana; REF 800-0300V. (Not sold in the United States).

FDA product code
FMFSyringe, Piston
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
Lot 192380, exp. Jan 2012.

Why it was recalled

The syringe assembly has an obstruction in the tube that prevents the plunger from being depressed.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by letter dated either 6/11/07 or 6/13/07 and requested to return the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0587

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide, including USA, Chile, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-06-11
Posted by FDA
2007-07-04
Terminated
2007-12-05
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #52983. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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