Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, AFT Diverted Tube (3/4/Filled), indicated for treatment of surgically-created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury. It can be used in the: extremities, pelvis, and spine. Product Code: 227005.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued June 16, 2016).
- Recall Initiated
- April 21, 2016
- Posted
- June 16, 2016
- Terminated
- October 18, 2016
- Recall Number
- Z-2004-2016
- Quantity
- 114 units
- Firm Location
- Edison, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
AFT Diverted Tubes are being recalled due to a customer complaint involving one unit which had an unsealed Tyvek pouch. The non-sterile foil pouch may introduce contamination into the sterile field.
Distribution
nationwide
Lot / Code Info
Serial 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122 04314046801122
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Action Taken
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) sent an Voluntary Field Action Notification Letter dated April 21, 2016, and via telephone to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were notified of the situation with the product and provided instructions on how to handle the product. Questions can be directed to Customer Service Customer at 1-800-433-6576.