FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer Spine Cyclone anterior cervical plate, 4 Level, 80MM (Ti-6Al-4V); REF 600-04-180.

Recall: Z-1746-2008 · Initiated March 26, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1746-2008
Event Number
47527
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
KWQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 26, 2008
Posted
September 1, 2008
Terminated
November 12, 2009
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

Zimmer Spine Cyclone anterior cervical plate, 4 Level, 80MM (Ti-6Al-4V); REF 600-04-180.

Reason

The screw locking cap may fracture when the surgeon rotates it into the locked position.

Action

Consignees were notified via voicemail on 3/26/08 and a letter was sent to all distributors on 3/27/08 informing them that the plate should no longer be used and that all lots are being recalled. A letter dated 6/18/08 was issued to implant physicians recommending patient monitoring. Contact Zimmer Spine at 1-952-857-5636 for assistance.

Distribution

Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.