—#96421

Product

Newdeal (Newdeal Compression Plate) Model #UNI-CP 339900 Sets, Lot Numbers: E71H, E7V1, E86R, EELE, EGTC The Newdeal Compression Plates are intended for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.

FDA product code: HRS — Plate, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K070447, K091609
Affected lot / code info: Model #UNI-CP 339900 Sets, Lot Numbers: E71H, E7V1, E86R, EELE, EGTC

Why it was recalled

Integra LifeSciences Corporation has decided to initiate a voluntary recall of the Uni-Comp Kits due to inaccurate information relative to the recommended sterilization parameters described in the products Instructions for Use (IFU). The sterilization parameters noted in the Uni-Comp IFU were incorrect. It is noted that the sterilization recommendations in the UNI-Comp IFU in which the Exposure

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm, Integra, contacted the Sales Representatives on November 8, 2010 via telephone conference calls. Integra also sent a "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated November 9, 2010 all customers via FedEx overnight delivery. The letter described the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customers and the firm. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory, QUARANTINE THE PRODUCT, and complete and return the RECALL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RETURN FORM via mail: Integra LifeSciences Corporation, Attn: Sandy Yates, 311 Enterprise Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, fax to (609)-275-5363 or Scan and email to sandra.yates@integralife.com. The firm will have a Integra LifeSciences Corporation Sales Representative contact the customer to assist them in retrieving and returning their Uni-CP Compression Plate System to Integra. Integra will also ship replacement Uni-CP Compression Plate (Uni-CPII and Large Uni-Clip) Systems back to the customers as soon as possible at no charge. Should you have any additional questions, contact the Director of Marketing, Hindfoot-Extremity Reconstruction or your regional managers at 513-533-7929, 609-275-0500 or toll free at 800-654-2873.

Recalling firm

Firm: Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Address: 311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-3344

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2010-11-18
Posted by FDA: 2011-01-25
Terminated: 2011-11-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #96421. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.