Recall Z-1190-2016 ยท NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
Instinct Java System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) . Stabilizes one or more vertebral segments from the thoracic spine to the sacrum during the development of bone tissue.
| Date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a Medical Device Correction Notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions for use of the Instinct Java System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) and Universal Clamp System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001). |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Consignees were sent on 2-12-2016 a Zimmer Biomet "Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice" letter dated February 12, 2016. The letter was either addressed to Hospital Representative or to Distributors, Sales Representatives, and Distribution Operations Managers. The letters described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Advised consignees to immediately utilize the updated and attached Instructions For Use. Requested consignees to complete the "Acknowledgement of Field Notification" form. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-866-774-6368 or e-mail corporatequality.post |
| Quantity | 2506 |
| Distribution | US (nationwide)-including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ,MD, MA, MI, MN,MO, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK,. PA, TN,TX, WA, and WI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |