Recall Z-0770-06 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Zimmer Inc.
Zimmer M/L Taper Rasp Handle, Left, 45 degrees, non-sterile; Part number 83-7712-035-01. Recall Z-0671-06 extended to include this product.
| Date | Mar 21, 2006 (initiated Feb 2, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A c-clip located near the rasp connection end of the instrument may detach during use and fall into the patient. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Firm sales personnel were notified by letter dated 2/8/06 to visit each of their affected accounts and to remove the c-clip from the rasps or to remove the instrument from the hospital and return it to the firm. Similar instructions issued by letter dated 2/27/06 when the recall was extended to the two additional products. |
| Quantity | 32 right and Left |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Germany, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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