Recall Z-1106-2016 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 8 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47483501201 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 12MM LN 47483501401 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 14MM LN 47483501601 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 16MM LN 47483501801 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 18MM LN 47483503601 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 36MM LN 47483507501 3.5MM CORT. SCREW 75MM LN Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device inten
| 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 | 99 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K060710 | UNIVERSAL LOCKING SYSTEM, 3.5MM PLATES AND SCREWS-4936 PLATES,4835 SCREWS Zimmer, Inc., Apr 26, 2006 |