Recall Z-1105-2016 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 7 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47234801435 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14MM 47234801635 3.5MM CORT SCR X 16MM 47234806535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 65MM 47234807035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 70MM 47234807535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 75MM 47234808035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 80MM 47234808535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 85MM 47234809035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 90MM Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metall
| 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 | 109 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K111447 | ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR SCREWS Zimmer, Inc., Oct 5, 2011 |