Zimmer M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 00-2255-025-00 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
FDA Recall Z-0531-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2018-10-22
Date Terminated2020-12-30
Product Quantity4122
Reason for Recall
Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility
Firm Action
Zimmer Biomet conducted recall to distributors and hospital risk managers on 10/22/18, distributors notified via email. Hospital risk managers, as well as distributors with product, will be notified via Fed'X." Distributors responsibilities include:- Locating and removing the product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals with fielded inventory. Distributors will return on-hand product to Zimmer Biomet and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. Hospital risk managers will be provided with a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include: Ensuring affected personnel are aware of the notice contents
- Assisting the Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of the affected products.
Certificate of Acknowledgement complete and send to [email protected]. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility.
Questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: CANADA AUSTRALIA BRAZIL CHILE HONG KONG JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NICARAGUA SINGAPORE TAIWAN
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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