Recall Z-1154-2016 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 56 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47234702032 PERI SCR 3.5MM X 32MM STE 47234702018 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 18MM ST 47234702020 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 20MM ST 47234702022 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 22MM ST 47234702026 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 26MM ST 47234702030 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 30MM ST 47234702034 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 34MM ST 47234702036 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 36MM ST 47234702042
| 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 | 56 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K111447 | ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR SCREWS Zimmer, Inc., Oct 5, 2011 |