Recall Z-2576-2017 ยท LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Segmental vss bowed 19x190mm, Sterile, Hip joint, metal/ceramic/polymer, semi-constrained, cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
| Date | Mar 20, 2017 (initiated Feb 28, 2017) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet initiated a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Zimmer Biomet sent letters via Fed-Ex and e-mail dated 02/28/2017 to customers informing them of the recall, and instructing them to do the following: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Complete the Certification of Acknowledgement portion of Attachment 1 a. Return a digital copy to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com within three (3) days. 3. Assist the Z |
| Quantity | 9867 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bridgend Wales, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, Eschbach, France, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singap |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K081860 | ZIMMER SEGMENTAL SYSTEM VARIABLE STIFFNESS STEM EXTENSIONS AND INTERCALARY SEGMENTS Zimmer, Inc., Sep 26, 2008 |