Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1102-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
| Report date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Quantity | 154 |
| Location | Mercedita, PR, United States |
Official product description
Product 4 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482002603 2.0 X 26 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482002803 2.0 X 28 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003203 2.0 X 32 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003403 2.0 X 34 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003603 2.0 X 36 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003803 2.0 X 38 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004003 2.0 X 40 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004203 2.0 X 42 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004403 2.0 X 44 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004603 2.0 X 46 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004803 2.0 X 48 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482005003 2.0 X 50 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482702000 2.7 X 20 CORT SCREW HEX Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Why the product was recalled
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
Distribution information
US Nationwide 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: Letter.
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