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Terminated

ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.

FDA Recall Z-2060-2015 · Posted 2015-07-13

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHSB
Date Initiated2015-06-17
Date Terminated2016-03-15
Product Quantity8

Reason for Recall

A single distributed ZNN Greater Trochanter Femoral Nail may have been dented. Potential for fatigue of implant prior to sufficient fracture healing, which may result in need for implant removal and revision of fracture fixation to assure proper healing and avoid fracture malunion or nonunion.

Firm Action

On 6/17/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected distributors and hospital Risk Managers with instructions for returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and all hospital Risk Managers and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. EST.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution. US states of NC and AK; Taiwan, Japan, and Germany.

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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