FDA Recall Terminated

NCB PERIPROSTHETIC, "NCB PP PROX FEM PLATE", Various sizes, Item Nos. 0202263009 0202263012 0202263015 0202263018 0202263021 0202263109 0202263112 0202263115 0202263118 0202263121 0202264009 0202264012 0202264015 0202264018 0202264021 0202264109 0202264112 0202264115 0202264118 0202264121 0202265010 0202265012 0202265014

Recall: Z-0304-2020 · Initiated October 10, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0304-2020
Event Number
83962
Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
HRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
October 10, 2019
Terminated
May 19, 2020
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

NCB PERIPROSTHETIC, "NCB PP PROX FEM PLATE", Various sizes, Item Nos. 0202263009 0202263012 0202263015 0202263018 0202263021 0202263109 0202263112 0202263115 0202263118 0202263121 0202264009 0202264012 0202264015 0202264018 0202264021 0202264109 0202264112 0202264115 0202264118 0202264121 0202265010 0202265012 0202265014

Reason

Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).

Action

The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers on October 10, 2019. The letter informed customers that the previous version of low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag could potentially adhere to the surface of metal devices. Please note, this is separate from the previous recall for highly polished implants packaged in the previous version of the LDPE bags. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this notification and ensure that pertinent personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Ensure that backup devices for the affected products are available, as per standard orthopedic procedure planning, to reduce the likelihood of an extension of surgery time. 3. Examine devices thoroughly for adherent LDPE bag residue prior to use. Use a backup device if LDPE bag residue is detected. 4. Return any devices which display adherent LDPE bag residue to Zimmer Biomet, consistent with the standard instructions for use regarding the disposition of damaged components. 5. Complete the Certificate of Acknowledgement and return to the firm. 6. Retain a copy of the acknowledgement form with your field action records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility's documentation. If you have further questions or concerns regarding this recall, please call the firm's customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected].

Distribution

Distributed nationwide.

Quantity

5,459,583 total devices