ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0236-2013 ยท NQP Posterior Metal/Polymer Spinal System, Fusion

Zimmer, Inc.

Dynesys Set screw M6

DateNov 6, 2012 (initiated Sep 4, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonZimmer Inc., is initiating a correction to the patient labels of products manufactured before March 20I0 by the Zimmer GmbH production site in Winterthur, Switzerland, after receiving four complaints of a discrepancy between product patient labels and product labels with respect to the reference and lot numbers of the product. While the information printed on the product label is correct, the info
Root causeError in labeling
ActionZimmer, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated September 4, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Certificate of Acknowledgement Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to Zimmer, Inc. at 574 372-4265.
Quantity58
DistributionNationwide Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K031511DYNESYS SPINAL SYSTEM
Centerpulse Spine-Tech, Inc., Mar 5, 2004