FDA Recall Terminated

ZIMMER Oscillating Saw Blade -Cutting 75mm x 19mm x 1.00/1.27mm.intended for bone or cartilage in orthopedic procedures. Manufactured By: Synvasive Technology, Inc., a Subsidiary of Zimmer

Recall: Z-1676-2020 · Initiated July 27, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1676-2020
Event Number
85223
Firm
Synvasive Technology Inc
FEI Number
1000123893
Product Code
GFA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
July 27, 2018
Terminated
June 7, 2021
Address
4925 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762-5701

Description

ZIMMER Oscillating Saw Blade -Cutting 75mm x 19mm x 1.00/1.27mm.intended for bone or cartilage in orthopedic procedures. Manufactured By: Synvasive Technology, Inc., a Subsidiary of Zimmer

Reason

Mislabeled: Actual blade width is 19 mm but the label indicates a width of 25 mm.

Action

Zimmer Biomet issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 7/27/18 stating reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review this notification and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product from your facility. a. Complete Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form and send to [email protected] within three (3) days. b. Include a hardcopy of Attachment 1 in each carton of your return shipment for immediate processing. c. Request an RGA number for each unit by calling 800-830-0970 or emailing [email protected]. d. Mark RECALL and RGA Number on the outside of the returned cartons. 4. Retain a copy of the acknowledgement form with your recall records in the event of a compliance audit of your facilitys documentation. 5. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 800-830-0970 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday

Distribution

US distribution to states of AL and NY

Quantity

266 units