FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for recall — FDA Z-1236-2018

Certain lots of the Phoenix Tibia Nail 3.5mm Inserter instruments are being recalled due to reports of fracturing and remaining in the device implant.

Class IIclassification
Z-1236-2018official record ID
Apr 4, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1236-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateApr 4, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 12, 2018
Quantity2470
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short; Model Number: 14-441045; Kit Model Numbers: 14-400082, 14-400082S, 14-440065S, 14-442000-00, 14-442000S, 14-444000-00, 979105, 14-441045-00, and 14-444000S

Why the product was recalled

Certain lots of the Phoenix Tibia Nail 3.5mm Inserter instruments are being recalled due to reports of fracturing and remaining in the device implant.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and Puerto Rico; and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Netherlands, Japan, Costa Rica, Spain, and Thailand.

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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