Recall Z-1114-2016 ยท KWY Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 16 consists of all product under poduct code: KWY and same usage: Item no: 500103822 BIPOLAR LINER 38MM OD X 2 500103922 BIPOLAR LINER 39MM OD X 2 500104022 BIPOLAR LINER 40/41MM OD 500104026 BIPOLAR LINER 40MM OD X 2 500104222 BIPOLAR LINER 42/43 OD X 500104226 BIPOLAR LINER 42MM OD X 2 500104428 BIPOLAR LINER 44/45/46MM 500104422 BIPOLAR LINER 44MM OD X 2 500104426 BIPOLAR LINER 44MM O
| 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 | 8773 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K833991 | BIPOLAR HIP DEVICE Zimmer, Jan 30, 1984 |