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Terminated

Product 36 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225302745 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225303045 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225303245 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225303545 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225303745 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225304045 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225304245 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225304545 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225305045 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225305245 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225305545 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225305745 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225306045 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225306545 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225307045 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 Product Usage: An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.

FDA Recall Z-1134-2016 · Posted 2016-03-12

Recalling FirmZimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHSB
Date Initiated2016-01-11
Date Terminated2017-04-13
Product Quantity268

Reason for Recall

As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.

Firm Action

Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to 1.Review the notification and ensure that relevant personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the attached Certificate of Acknowledgment form to [email protected]. 5. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call Customer Service at 1-800-348-2759, or contact your Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative.

Root Cause

Packaging

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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