Recall Z-0307-2020 ยท HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Periarticular Plates - Tibial, Item Nos. 00234700304 00234700306 00234700308 00234700310 00234700312 00234700314 00234700316 00234700404 00234700406 00234700408 00234700410 00234700412 00234700414 00234700416 00234700502 00234700504 00234700506 00234700508 00234700510 00234700512 00234700514 00234700602 00234700604 00234700606 00234700608 00234700610 00234700612 00234700614 00234700704 00234700706
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). |
| Root cause | Packaging change control |
| Action | The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers on October 10, 2019. The letter informed customers that the previous version of low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag could potentially adhere to the surface of metal devices. Please note, this is separate from the previous recall for highly polished implants packaged in the previous version of the LDPE bags. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this notification and ensure that pertinent personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Ensure that backup devices for the affected products are available, |
| Quantity | 5,459,583 total devices |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |