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REF 11-102-04***Manufactured for DENTSPLY GAC INTERNATIONAL DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL, INC. Phone 631-419-1700 Fax 631-419-1599 355 Knickerbocker Avenue Bohemia NY 11716 USA***MediMark Europe BP2332 F-38033 Grenoble Cedex 2. France***LOT 82936-32 QTY:100 pk use by 2012-07 Made in USA ISSUED DATE 2009-04 GN***\"\n\nElastic bands used as elastomeric ties for ligation that facilitate treatment of fracture of the mandible and maxilla. They are commonly used with braces or arch bar wire.", "code_info": "Model # SP-2411, lot 307850", "firm_fei_number": "1032347", "recalling_firm": "Biomet Microfixation, Inc.", "address_1": "1520 Tradeport Dr", "city": "Jacksonville", "state": "FL", "postal_code": "32218-2480", "additional_info_contact": "Christy Cain\n904-741-9468", "reason_for_recall": "On 09/18/2011, Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL, recalled their SP-2411, Rubber Band, Lot 307850 because it was labeled and sold as \"LATEX FREE\" although it contains \"LATEX\". The firm's HHE identified this as a potential high health risk to the patients or end users with latex allergies.", "root_cause_description": "Error in labeling", "action": "Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL sent a Urgent Medical Device letter dated August 19, 2011, to all affected customers. They were also notified by phone, and followed-up by e-mails starting on 08/18/2011. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.\n\nThe customer was instructed If you have any of the affected products in your facility, please remove it and return it immediately to Biomet Microfixation for credit. In order to return these products, please utilize the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number provided on the reconciliation form.\n\nPlease follow the instructions on the form and fill out the attached Inventory Reconciliation sheet and FAX to (904) 741-9425. 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