ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2056-2017 ยท LOD Bone Cement

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin

DateApr 25, 2017 (initiated Apr 13, 2017)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSix complaints were filed regarding loss of the Zimmer Biomet applied seal of a sterile Tyvek packaging. A breach in the packaging could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 4/13/2017 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.
Quantity4238
DistributionTX. Japan Mexico
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051496COBALT BONE CEMENT
Biomet, Inc., Aug 4, 2005
K091908M3 MONITOR
Spectrum Medical , Ltd., Jul 10, 2009