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Instrumed International, Inc. recalls Replacement screw non-springloaded traction tongs are skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervi
Recalled December 17, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0551-2015 · Instrumed International
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The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices. · FDA Class II
Units
67 replacement screw non-springloaded traction tongs
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Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.
Description
The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices.
Product
Replacement screw non-springloaded traction tongs are skull tongs for traction used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation) and sold under the CareFusion, Boss Instruments, Millennium Surgical, Prezio Health, and Stealth Surgical brand names.
Manufacturer(s)
Instrumed International, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →