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The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026… — recall Z-2187-2012

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2012-07-13 · Class II

As described by U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement: The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage.

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-2187-2012
Date of alert
2012-07-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Notice type
recall
Brand
Zimmer, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Recall status
Terminated — the recall action is complete and the FDA has closed it
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, IL, IN, ME and NJ.
Reported risk: Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws, 26mm, distributed in the United States contained incorrect 32 mm screws.
Primary source: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRes/res.cfm?start_search=1&

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