Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0519-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Quantity | 219988 units |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Compress, Mini Compress; Item Nos. 178350 178351 178352 178353 178354 178355 178356 178357 178358 178359 178360 178361 178362 178363 178364 178365 178366 178367 178368 178369 178370 178371 178372 178373 178464 178472 178480 178488 178496 178504 178575 178576 178577 178578 178579 178580 178730 178731 178732 178733 178734 178735 178354S 178754 178755 178756 178757 178758 178759 Product Usage: 1) Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis or previous joint replacement 2) Tumor resections 3) Revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty 4) Trauma The ComPreSs Distal Femoral Replacement System is intended for uncemented use.
Why the product was recalled
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
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: Letter.
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