RecallDepth

Ascension PIP instrument tray base, manufactured by Ascension Orthopedics, Austin, Texas

Company
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc
Recall Initiated
October 2, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
June 17, 2004
Recall Number
Z-1025-04
Quantity
107 trays
Firm Location
Austin, TX

Reason for Recall

Cracks in the tray due to excessive use can cause perforations in the outer wrap used to maintain instrument tray sterility.

Distribution

Nationwide distrbution to IA, TX, OH, FL, IN, MN, CO, WA, CA, MO, and to a consignee in Ontario, Canada

Lot / Code Info

All trays remaining in the marketplace are subject to the recall.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Recall was initiated via letter included with replacement trays begining in October 2003.

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