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Recall Z-0559-03 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Sulzer Spine-Tech

Spine-Tech Ancillary Discectomy Instrument (Box Curette), Catalog Number 07.00254.001, in Spine-Tech Ancillary Discectomy Instrument Set, Catalog Number 07.00316.001.

DateFeb 21, 2003 (initiated Jan 17, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonWith 14 units distributed, there have been 10 complaints of the product having a twisted or broken tip.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm sent a letter, dated January 17, 2003, which requested that the consignees return the product.
Quantity14 instruments
DistributionThe instruments to be recalled are at 2 consignees in California and Mississippi. 21 units are with the firm''s sales representatives.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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