Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 8, 2017
The extender product code (9037-03) that is packaged with the SwishTapered (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73241) Implant was packaged in the incorrect position. This discrepancy …
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC recalled SwishTapered Implant - a moderate-severity action.
SwishTapered Implant was recalled by Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC in February 8, 2017. Reason: The extender product code (9037-03) that is packaged with the SwishTapered (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1112-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The extender product code (9037-03) that is packaged with the SwishTapered (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1112-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1112-2017) was formally reported on February 8, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 12, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Westlake Village, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 17.
The documented reason for this recall is: The extender product code (9037-03) that is packaged with the SwishTapered (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73241) Implant was packaged in the incorrect position. This discrepancy may lead to the possibility of extender … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. distribution to the following; NM, TX, CA, OR, OH, ME. Foreign distribution to the following; Netherlands.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
17
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SwishTapered Implant
The extender product code (9037-03) that is packaged with the SwishTapered (Part Number 933308; Lot Number 73241) Implant was packaged in the incorrect position. This discrepancy may lead to the possibility of extender not seating properly on the implant, which may lead to micro-leakage and a possible infection to the patient.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1112-2017 |
| Date reported | February 8, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC |
| Firm location | Westlake Village, CA |
| Affected scope | 17 |
| Distribution | U.S. distribution to the following; NM, TX, CA, OR, OH, ME. Foreign distribution to the following; Netherlands. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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