FDA Recall Terminated

Product 40 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225706565 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225707065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225708065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225708565 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225709065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW Product Usage: An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.

Recall: Z-1138-2016 · Initiated January 11, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1138-2016
Event Number
72900
FEI Number
1000132037
Product Code
HSB
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 40 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225706565 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225707065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225708065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225708565 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW 225709065 ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW Product Usage: An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.

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

7