FDA recall record

Zimmer ITST THREADED GUIDE PIN recall — FDA Z-0589-2014

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure…

Class IIclassification
Z-0589-2014official record ID
Jan 8, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0589-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer, Inc.
Report dateJan 8, 2014
Recall initiation dateNov 5, 2013
Quantity42, 065 units total
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

ITST THREADED GUIDE PIN

Why the product was recalled

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution.

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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