Recall Z-1116-2016 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47248001441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 14MM FUL 47248001641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 16MM FUL 47248001840 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM 47248001841 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM FUL 47248002041 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 20MM FUL 47248002441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 24MM FUL 47248003641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 36MM FUL Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone f
| 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 | 83 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K112885 | ZIMMER PLATES AND SCREWS SYSTEM SCREWS ONLY Zimmer, Inc., Dec 19, 2011 |