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      "address_1": "345 E Main St",
      "reason_for_recall": "Zimmer is recalling Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder,  because complaints  have been received that the rod holder tip may  crack or break when the rod is manipulated during surgery.",
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      "product_quantity": "249 ( angle handle and straight) in total",
      "code_info": "Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) all lots.",
      "center_classification_date": "20120710",
      "distribution_pattern": "Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of:  Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Gelmany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.",
      "state": "IN",
      "product_description": "Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile.    Product Usage:  PathFinder NXT is a minimally invasive pedicle screw system. The PathFinder NXT System consists of various screws and rods intended to provide temporary stabilization following surgery to fuse the spine. The intended use of the Fixed Angled Percutaneous Rod Inserter is to insert a rod percutaneously through the extender sieeves to position into the implanted screw heads for securing with closure tops forming a construct that provides temporary stabilization following MIS or mini-open surgery to fuse the spine.",
      "report_date": "20120718",
      "classification": "Class II",
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      "recalling_firm": "Zimmer, Inc.",
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      "termination_date": "20140903",
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      "recall_initiation_date": "20120605",
      "postal_code": "46580-2746",
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