Recall Z-0332-2020 ยท HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
NCB-PH Plate with 4/5/7 Lock Holes, Item Nos. 0202262104 0202262105 0202262107
| 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
| K081759 | NCB POLYAXIAL LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM, PROXIMAL HUMERAL PLATES, ZIMMER UNIVERSAL LOCKING SYSTEM, 3.5MM TIVANIUM TI-6AL-4V Zimmer GmbH, Oct 16, 2008 |