FDA Recall Terminated

VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile

Recall: Z-2224-2014 · Initiated July 23, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2224-2014
Event Number
68656
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 23, 2014
Posted
August 14, 2014
Terminated
September 15, 2015
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile

Reason

The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.

Action

On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall. Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, and VA, and the countries of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Canada.

Quantity

412 units