FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer Coonrad/Morrey Total Elbow, Interchangeable Humeral Assembly, extra small, 4 inch length, sterile, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-8105-027-04. The device is utilized for a total elbow arthroplasty surgical procedure.

Recall: Z-1053-2009 · Initiated January 30, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1053-2009
Event Number
50914
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JDC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
January 30, 2009
Posted
April 2, 2009
Terminated
December 22, 2009
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

Zimmer Coonrad/Morrey Total Elbow, Interchangeable Humeral Assembly, extra small, 4 inch length, sterile, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-8105-027-04. The device is utilized for a total elbow arthroplasty surgical procedure.

Reason

The surgical technique is inadequate for extra-small sized implants, resulting in the possibility of the provisional becoming stuck in the bone.

Action

Consignees were notified by "Urgent Device Correction" letter dated January 30, 2009 and provided revised surgical techniques for these extra-small implants. Direct questions about this recall to Zimmer, Inc. at 574-267-6131.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution, including USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latin America, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela.

Quantity

14,613 of all products