Recall Z-1141-2016 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 43 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 224001016 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001018 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001020 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001022 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001024 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001026 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001028 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001030 M/DN R-F IM NAIL 10MM DIA 224001032 M/DN R-F 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 | 1102 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K142281 | ZIMMER M/DN INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Oct 22, 2014 |