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Periarticular plating system, cancellous bone screw, partially threaded, hex head, 4.0 mm diameter, 16 mm length 47234702116

FDA Recall Z-1676-2016 · Posted 2016-05-16

Recalling FirmZimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHWC
Date Initiated2016-05-04
Date Terminated2017-07-05
Product Quantity99

Reason for Recall

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

Firm Action

All distributors will be notified via electronic mail. Distributors with affected lots will also be notified via courier. Hospitals risk managers and surgeons will be notified via recall notification letter, dated May 4, 2016.

Root Cause

Packaging change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K111447ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR SCREWSZimmer, Inc. · 2011-10-05

Official Source

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

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