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      "product_type": "Devices",
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      "recalling_firm": "Biomet, Inc.",
      "address_1": "56 E Bell Dr",
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      "reason_for_recall": "Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit",
      "recall_initiation_date": "20200417",
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      "termination_date": "20210625",
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