FDA Recall Terminated

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 45 mm Length 00225304542 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 70 mm Length 00225307042

Recall: Z-1678-2016 · Initiated May 4, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1678-2016
Event Number
73981
FEI Number
1000132037
Product Code
HSB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
May 4, 2016
Posted
May 16, 2016
Terminated
July 5, 2017
Address
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. Turpeaux Industrial Park Rd 1 km 123.4, Mercedita, PR, 00715

Description

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 45 mm Length 00225304542 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 70 mm Length 00225307042

Reason

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

Action

All distributors will be notified via electronic mail. Distributors with affected lots will also be notified via courier. Hospitals risk managers and surgeons will be notified via recall notification letter, dated May 4, 2016.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.

Quantity

219