FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet ExploR Radial Head Replacement System recall — FDA Z-0269-2018

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ExploR 6x24mm Implantable Stem with Screw due to a complaint alleging that the Modular Radial…

Class IIclassification
Z-0269-2018official record ID
Dec 27, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0269-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateDec 27, 2017
Recall initiation dateJun 16, 2017
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

ExploR Radial Head Replacement System. PN: 11-210061 LN: 243610. The stem is placed inside a polyurethane bag. The bagged component will then be placed in an inner PETG tray. The screw will be placed inside a separate polybag, and placed in the PETG tray with foam pieces added to the top and bottom of the tray for protection. The inner tray and the contents within will then have a Tyvek lid heat sealed to the tray. The sealed inner tray will be fit into an outer PETG tray and a Tyvek lid heat sealed to the tray. The entire sealed unit is placed in a SBS carton that will be shrink wrapped for protection.

Why the product was recalled

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ExploR 6x24mm Implantable Stem with Screw due to a complaint alleging that the Modular Radial HD lock screw was not included in the package for the stem.

Distribution information

US, Canada, OUS.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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