Recall Z-1140-2016 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 42 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225224010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225228010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225230010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225232010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225234010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225236010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225238010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225240010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL 10MM DIA 225242010 M/DN FEM IM NAIL
| 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 | 1622 |
| 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 |