Recall Z-1396-2015 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Bacterin International, Inc.
Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts. The Instrument Kit is used to insert OsteoSponge SC grafts to fill bone defects in the subchondral region of articulating joints. The Instrument Kit is used to establish and maintain a port of entry for arthroscopic instruments or for an open procedure. The kit is also used to insert the OsteoSponge SC graft during surgery. Such procedures inclu
| Date | Apr 7, 2015 (initiated Mar 9, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Instrument Kits for OsteoSponge SC grafts, OsteoLock Facet Stabilization Dowel, and BacFast HD Facet Dowel have incorrect sterilization parameters in the IFU and on the lid of the kits. Sterilization parameters for the Steam Gravity 121 degree C (250 F) cycle were not validated and the dry time for the Steam Pre-Vacuum 132 degree C (270 F) cycle was omitted. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | The firm, Bacterin, sent a "VOLUNTARY PRODUCT REMOVAL NOTIFICATION" letter and Steps for Voluntary Removal instructions, dated 03/03/2015, to their consignees on 3/9/2015. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Consignees were instructed to check with your Inventory and Central Supply Departments to determine if you have the Instrument Kit for use with OsteoLock Facet Stabilization Dowel and BacFast HD Dowel listed; immediately remove all affected product and segregate the product in a secure location for return to Bacterin International, Inc.; complete and r |
| Quantity | 63 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution in states of: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Virginia. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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