FDA recall record

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone recall — FDA Z-1679-2016

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

Class IIclassification
Z-1679-2016official record ID
May 25, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1679-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Report dateMay 25, 2016
Recall initiation dateMay 4, 2016
Quantity751
LocationMercedita, PR, United States

Official product description

Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 20 mm Length 00114205020 Mini Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 36 mm Length 00114205036 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 24 mm Length 00114205124 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 28 mm Length 00114205128 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 30 mm Length 00114205130 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 38 mm Length 00114205138 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 48 mm Length 00114205148 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Partially Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 65 mm Length 00114205165 MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 7.0 mm Diameter, 55 mm Length 00114605599 MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 7.0 mm Diameter, 60 mm Length 00114606099 MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Cannulated Bone Screw, 32 mm Thread Length, 7.0 mm Diameter, 65 mm Length 00114606532 MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 7.0 mm Diameter, 65 mm Length 00114606599 Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 12 mm Length 00114205012

Why the product was recalled

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.

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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