Recall Z-0313-2020 ยท HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
PERIARTICULAR PLATES SHOULDER, PERI PROX LAT HUMERAL, Item Nos. 00234800104 00234800106 00234800108 00234800110 00234800112 00234800114 00234800116 00234800204 00234800206 00234800208 00234800210 00234800212 00234800214 00234800216 00234800304 00234800306 00234800404 00234800408 00234800412
| 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 |