Recall Z-1103-2016 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 5 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482701001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 10MM, S 47482701201 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 12MM, S 47482701401 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 14MM, S 47482701601 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 16MM, S 47482701801 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 18MM, S 47482702001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 20MM, S Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device
| Date | Mar 12, 2016 (initiated Jan 11, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to 1.Review the notification and ensure that relevant personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the attached |
| Quantity | 60 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K063303 | UNIVERSAL LOCKING SYSTEM, 2.7MM PLATES & SCREWS Zimmer, Inc., Nov 22, 2006 |