Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1749-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. |
| Report date | May 16, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Quantity | 84 |
| Location | Raynham, MA, United States |
Official product description
LATARJET EXPERIENCE Sharp Curved Ostetome Product Usage: The Latarjet EXPERIENCE Instability Shoulder Set is intended to provide to the orthopedic surgeon with a means of bone fixation and to assist in the management of reconstructive surgeries.
Why the product was recalled
Reports of product loosening or coming unscrewed from the handle.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of OH, WA, CO
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: Letter.
What to do next
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