Recall Z-1135-2016 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 37 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225302055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225303055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225304055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225304555 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225305055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225305555 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225306055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225306555 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225307055 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG
| 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 | 1777 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K965098 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Feb 28, 1997 |