FDA Recall Terminated

Product 7 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47234801435 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14MM 47234801635 3.5MM CORT SCR X 16MM 47234806535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 65MM 47234807035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 70MM 47234807535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 75MM 47234808035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 80MM 47234808535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 85MM 47234809035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 90MM Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Recall: Z-1105-2016 · Initiated January 11, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1105-2016
Event Number
72900
FEI Number
1000132037
Product Code
HWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
January 11, 2016
Posted
March 12, 2016
Terminated
April 13, 2017
Address
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. Turpeaux Industrial Park Rd 1 km 123.4, Mercedita, PR, 00715

Description

Product 7 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47234801435 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14MM 47234801635 3.5MM CORT SCR X 16MM 47234806535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 65MM 47234807035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 70MM 47234807535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 75MM 47234808035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 80MM 47234808535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 85MM 47234809035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 90MM Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Reason

As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.

Action

Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to 1.Review the notification and ensure that relevant personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the attached Certificate of Acknowledgment form to [email protected]. 5. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call Customer Service at 1-800-348-2759, or contact your Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

109