FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer Allen medullary cement plugs, 1 - 20 dia. flange/10 mm dia. core, 1 - 24 mm dia. flange/12 mm dia. core (polyethylene with barium sulfate) with inserter, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana; Catatog Number: 00801102001. Total joint arthroplasty to control, restrict, or impede the flow of cement. Larger plugs are useful in revision surgery where a wide, smooth Intramedullary canal must be plugged.

Recall: Z-1699-2009 · Initiated June 8, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1699-2009
Event Number
52227
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
June 8, 2009
Posted
July 23, 2009
Terminated
December 15, 2009
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

Zimmer Allen medullary cement plugs, 1 - 20 dia. flange/10 mm dia. core, 1 - 24 mm dia. flange/12 mm dia. core (polyethylene with barium sulfate) with inserter, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana; Catatog Number: 00801102001. Total joint arthroplasty to control, restrict, or impede the flow of cement. Larger plugs are useful in revision surgery where a wide, smooth Intramedullary canal must be plugged.

Reason

The seal on the sterile barrier pouch may be inadequate, resulting in lack of assurance of sterility.

Action

Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" notice dated June 8, 2009 informing users of the affected devices and actions to be taken including the return of product and acknowledgement of receipt of notice by returning the Recall Certification Form by fax to 1-330-364-0974.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Canada and Japan.

Quantity

133