Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2016-06-30
Date Terminated2017-03-15
Product Quantity5
Reason for Recall
Zimmer Bioment Spine, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the Zyston Transform Instrument Case and Zyston Transform Implant Kit because the locking mechanism on the implant is not functioning as intended.
Firm Action
Verbal notification of the decision to recall the product and related instructions was provided on June 30, 2016. Additionally, written notification of the decision to recall the product and related instructions will be provided to each of the individuals responsible for locations that have affected inventory under their control. Clear instructions and materials necessary to support the accountability and retrieval of product from the field will be provided with the recall notification. In order to ensure that the locations were alerted of the recall in a timely fashion, supplemental email notifications will also be sent to each recall notification addressee before distributing the recall documentation via Federal Express.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide to PA, TX, TN, NV, VA, WV, and KY. No Canadian, other foreign, VA/gov/military consignees.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.