Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0394-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Quantity | 11736 units |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System, 12MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1020-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.
Why the product was recalled
Spin Down RapidFlap nut that interfaces with the outer plate was assembled incorrectly.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide, Canada Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador Finland France China Ecuador Germany Greece Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Japan Jordan Korea Lebanon Malaysia Netherland Paraguay Peru Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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