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| Issued: 5 September 2007 at 10:30 |
Ref: MDA/2007/068
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Update |
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Information request |
| Device: Hip implants for hemiarthroplasty – Austin-Moore, F.R. Thompson and Thompson Modular endoprostheses manufactured by Biomet UK Ltd. |
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| Problem: Recall due to potential failure of sterile barrier packaging which could compromise product sterility. |
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Distributed to:
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| Contacts: Details of manufacturer contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects. Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission. |
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| Appendix: Manufacturer’s recall letter and list of catalogue numbers (in pdf only). |
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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
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Deadline (action underway): 12 September 2007
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Deadline (action complete): 26 September 2007
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MDA/2007/068 - Hip implants for hemiarthroplasty - Austin-Moore, F.R. Thompson and Thompson Modular endoprostheses manufactured by Biomet 
