Recall Z-0308-2020 ยท HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
PERIARTICULAR PLATES - FEMUR, Item Nos. 00234700106 00234700108 00234700110 00234700112 00234700114 00234700116 00234700118 00234700206 00234700208 00234700210 00234700212 00234700214 00234700216 00234700218 00234703104 00234703106 00234703108 00234703204 00234703206 00234703208
| 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 |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K150121 | Zimmer Periarticular Plating System Zimmer, Inc., Feb 23, 2015 |