FDA Recall Terminated

Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.

Recall: Z-0900-2015 · Initiated December 8, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0900-2015
Event Number
69904
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
LOD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
December 8, 2014
Posted
December 31, 2014
Terminated
July 17, 2015
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.

Reason

Samples of product from Supplier lot 14D0809 and 14D0808 showed little adhesive transfer between the Tyvek lid and cavity when opened for internal bone cement cure and pairing tests. Visually these samples do not meet the requirements of ZWI 43.109 and corresponding visual aid 55-0000-310-01.

Action

"Urgent Medical Device Recall - Lot Specific" notifications will be sent to the affected distributors, surgeons, and hospital risk managers with instructions for returning the affected product. The letters identified the affected product, reason for recall, risks, and responsibilities. Customers are to complete and return the Inventory Return Certification Form along with the affected product. Questions should be directed to the customer call at 1-800-348-2759.

Distribution

Distributed to MI, KS, and CA.

Quantity

40 units