FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer Universal Locking System, Titanium 3.5mm. Zimmer Implant and Instrument Cases are reusable, non-implantable devices designed to facilitate organization, identification, storage, transportation, cleaning, and sterilization processing of reusable instruments and certain unused implantable devices.

Recall: Z-0027-2016 · Initiated August 11, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0027-2016
Event Number
72121
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
FSM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 11, 2015
Posted
October 6, 2015
Terminated
March 15, 2016
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

Zimmer Universal Locking System, Titanium 3.5mm. Zimmer Implant and Instrument Cases are reusable, non-implantable devices designed to facilitate organization, identification, storage, transportation, cleaning, and sterilization processing of reusable instruments and certain unused implantable devices.

Reason

It was found through review of open Complaints and stock investigations that a single lot of Zimmer Universal Locking System 3.5 mm Stainless Steel Base and Trays has incorrect silk screening as applied by the supplier. The T-plate catalog numbers noted in the tray are listed as the 00-4946-xxx-xx series (titanium plates); however, the correct numbers should be 00-4936-xxx-xx (stainless steel plat

Action

On 8/11/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected distributors via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

Distribution

Distributed in NC, AL, KS, TX, UT, CA, and SINGAPORE.

Quantity

18 units