FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm recall — FDA Z-0547-2018

The design verification for the previous packaging configuration G928 does not cover the 70cm wires. A design verification has been completed to move the…

Class IIclassification
Z-0547-2018official record ID
Feb 14, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0547-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateFeb 14, 2018
Recall initiation dateJun 5, 2017
Quantity6,290 units
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length Single Use Only, Item Number 00-2255-025-00 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires are used during the initial reaming of the intramedullary canal. They also assists in guiding the nail during implantation. The guide wire incorporates either a ball or tapered tip to aid in removal of the intramedullary reamer if it becomes lodged or fails.

Why the product was recalled

The design verification for the previous packaging configuration G928 does not cover the 70cm wires. A design verification has been completed to move the 70cm guide wires to a new packaging configuration. As a result, the products packaged in the previous packaging configuration are being removed.

Distribution information

Nationwide within U.S.A and Puerto Rico; International: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Netherlands & Singapore

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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