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Terminated

Zimmer EDI PERIARTICULAR PLATING SYSTEM CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW, FULLY THREADED, HEX HEAD 4MM DIAMETER, 14 MM LENGTH, and EDI 4.0 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, FULLY THREADED, 20 MM LENGTH. Temporary internal fixation devices, designed to stabilize fractures during the normal healing process.

FDA Recall Z-2032-2014 · Posted 2014-07-10

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHWC
Date Initiated2014-06-12
Date Terminated2015-06-24
Product Quantity496

Reason for Recall

Two lots of screws were commingled. Screws with etching and machining for lot number 62629432 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62628759; and screws with etching and machining for lot number 62628759 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62629432. The affected product was distributed between 3/6/14 and 4/21/14.

Firm Action

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Lot specific letter dated June 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed: 1. Please locate, quarantine, and return the affected product (part number 00-4840-020-00 lot number 62629432 and part number 00-2347-022-14 lot number 62628759) from all inventories. 2. Please note that any hospitals that received direct shipments of this product from Zimmer will be notified via Fed Ex. 3. Please review the list of hospital and surgeons to be provided to your territory via email. 4. Provide the name, address, and phone number of any additional hospitals or surgeons that may have received or used the affected product, or confirm that the list provided is complete. 5. Complete and return Attachment 1. 6. Ensure that a copy of the Risk Managers and Surgeons letter is left with the facilities from which product is removed by providing them with a copy of the letter, if they are not identified as a facility receiving a letter directly from Zimmer. 7. If after reviewing this notification you have questions or concerns, please contact Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761.

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of India, Japan, China, Australia and Canada.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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