FDA recall record

Avitus Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 5mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone recall — FDA Z-1047-2019

Breach in the sterile barrier pouch may compromise sterility of the device.

Class IIclassification
Z-1047-2019official record ID
Apr 3, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1047-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAvitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
Report dateApr 3, 2019
Recall initiation dateFeb 18, 2019
Quantity207 units
LocationFarmington, CT, United States

Official product description

Avitus Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 5mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow Catalog Number: BH-210 The Avitus Bone Harvester is intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow

Why the product was recalled

Breach in the sterile barrier pouch may compromise sterility of the device.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution to states of: AZ, CA, CT, FL, MD, MI, NM, OH and PA; and Internationally to: Brazil.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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