Recall Z-0337-2020 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 47249318011 47249318013 47249318014 47249318109 47249318110 47249318111 47249318113 47249318114 47249318209 47249318210 47249318211 47249318213 47249318214 47249318309 47249318310 47249318311 47249318313 47249318314 47249321010 47249321011 47249321013 47249321014 47249321110 47249321111 47249321113 47249321114 4724932121
| 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
| K091566 | ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL SYSTEM CEPHALOMEDULLARY NAILS Zimmer GmbH, Oct 28, 2009 |