FDA Recall Terminated

Instinct Java System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) . Stabilizes one or more vertebral segments from the thoracic spine to the sacrum during the development of bone tissue.

Recall: Z-1190-2016 · Initiated February 12, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1190-2016
Event Number
73363
Firm
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
1000115775
Product Code
NKB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
February 12, 2016
Terminated
August 11, 2016
Address
7375 Bush Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55439-2027

Description

Instinct Java System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) . Stabilizes one or more vertebral segments from the thoracic spine to the sacrum during the development of bone tissue.

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is initiating a Medical Device Correction Notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions for use of the Instinct Java System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) and Universal Clamp System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001).

Action

Consignees were sent on 2-12-2016 a Zimmer Biomet "Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice" letter dated February 12, 2016. The letter was either addressed to Hospital Representative or to Distributors, Sales Representatives, and Distribution Operations Managers. The letters described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Advised consignees to immediately utilize the updated and attached Instructions For Use. Requested consignees to complete the "Acknowledgement of Field Notification" form. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-866-774-6368 or e-mail [email protected].

Distribution

US (nationwide)-including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ,MD, MA, MI, MN,MO, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK,. PA, TN,TX, WA, and WI.

Quantity

2506