Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2016-06-13
Date Terminated2019-08-21
Product Quantity54 units
Reason for Recall
Potential sterility deficiency.
Firm Action
Zimmer Biomet Customers were sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated June 13, 2016, via via FedEx mail. The letter notified customers of a recall of Hard Tissue Replacement Polymer Implants due to voids in sterile packaging. The firm instructed customers to locate and discontinue use of the implants, complete the Fax Response form and fax it to 904-741-9425, send back any quarantined product using the FedEx labels provided along with the recall notification, and to notify facilities where the implant was further distributed by forwarding them a copy of the provided notice. The firm instructed distributors to forward the notice to officials of their customers who are in charge of receiving recall notices. Additionally, the firm informed distributors that they are responsible for locating and returning distributed product. Questions are to be directed to 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400 x9574, Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4pm ET. Her after hours phone is 812-614-9499.
For questions regarding this recall call 904-741-9225.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US including AZ, CA, FL, MO, NH, PA, TX, & VA, and Internationally to Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, & South Africa.
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.