RecallDepth

Ascension PyroCarbon PIP Total Joint - Trials; Ascension PIP, sizes 10P, 20P, 30P and 40P. Ascension Orthopedics, 8700 Cameron Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78754; TEL: 512 836-5001. Intended as an accessory to the Ascension PyroCarbon PIP Total Joint used in finger joint implant procedures where the joint has become painful, stiff or cannot move because of arthritis.

Company
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc
Recall Initiated
June 17, 2009
Posted
May 4, 2010
Terminated
September 27, 2010
Recall Number
Z-1524-2010
Quantity
129 units (64 US, 65 OUS)
Firm Location
Austin, TX

Reason for Recall

Trial product was larger than actual implant. Trial product was re-designed to more closely match the implant.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Worldwide Distribution - United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands and South Africa.

Lot / Code Info

All lot codes.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. issued e-mail notification to distributors and sales representatives beginning June 2009. Consignees were instructed return affected product to the firm for replacement. For further information, contact Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. at 1-512-836-5001 extension 1549.

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