Recall Z-2596-2017 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX30CM, FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX30CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX36CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX36CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX38CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX38CM FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 11M
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configuration due to packaging design verification test failures. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configuration due to packaging design verification test failures. Compromised packaging may result in surgical delays, possible infections, and revision surgeries due to infections. The firm distributed letters to customer via FED EX on 04/28/2017. Customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Complete the Certification of Acknow |
| Quantity | 27279 |
| Distribution | Domestic: Puerto Rico, AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Foreign: CANADA, ALGERIA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K965098 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Feb 28, 1997 |