Product Description
EBI Trochanteric 11mm Long Nail.
Reason for Recall
Upon evaluation, the firm found that the fatigue strength of these nails was below the required value as specified in the design specification.
Action Details
The firm sent out via e-mail notification to their field representatives on 6/27/2005 to identify, remove and return to EBI all affected product from their inventories. One direct customer, Dr. Maylack was sent a recall letter on 7/7/2005.
Distribution Pattern
There are 9 sales representatives that are instructed to remove and return the EBI nail from nationwide customers.
Code Information / Serial Numbers
Catalog No./Lot Nos: 28226/164522; 28228/164523; 28230/175576; 28234/175583; 28238/175589; 28248/164527; 28324/164529; 28326/164531; 28328/164532; 28330/175614; 28332/170182; 28334/175621; 28338/175630; 28342/166415; 28344/164540; 28348/164545.
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