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ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM DISTAL MEDIAL HUMERAL LOCKING PLATE, SHORT RIGHT 11 HOLES 178 MM LENGTH STERILE RX ONLY Product Usage: Usage: The Periarticular Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including: Comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions.

FDA Recall Z-2101-2013 · Posted 2013-08-27

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHRS
Date Initiated2013-07-30
Date Terminated2014-04-15
Product Quantity11 units

Reason for Recall

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific voluntary recall of the Distal Medial Humeral Locking Plate, Short due to the incorrect information printed on the Chinese label. The original label indicates that implants are RIGHT sided, but the Chinese label indicates that the implants are LEFT sided.

Firm Action

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 30, 2013 to Distributors and Hospitals in China. The letter described the affected product, problem, labeling issue, directions on how to respond if affected product is discovered, and potential health risks associated with the labeling error. An inventory return certification form is included with the recall notification. Questions or concerns are directed to Zimmer Shanhai at 021-2211 5196, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Internationally Distributed in China only.

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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