Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1951-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Quantity | 19,884 total |
| Location | Parsippany, NJ, United States |
Official product description
TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 10MM- 00588604310 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 12 mm - 00588604312 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 14MM - 00588604314 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 17MM - 00588604317 TM CR TIB SZ 4 C-H 10 MM - 00588604410 TM CR TIB SZ 4 C-H, 12MM - 00588604412 TM CR TIB SZ 4 C-H, 14MM - 00588604414 TM CR TIB SZ 4 C-H, 17MM - 00588604417, 00588604510 TM CR TIB SZ 5 C-H, 12MM - 00588604512 TM CR TIB SZ 5 C-H, 14MM - 00588604514 TM CR TIB SZ 5 C-H, 17MM - 00588604517, 00588604610 TM CR TIB SZ 6 C-H, 12MM 00588604612 TM CR TIB SZ 6 C-H, 14 MM 00588604614 TM CR TIB SZ 6 C-H, 17 MM 00588604617 TM CR TIB SZ 7 C-H, 10MM - 00588604710 TM CR TIB SZ 7 C-H, 12MM - 00588604712 TM CR TIB SZ 7 C-H, 14MM - 00588604714 TM CR TIB SZ 7 C-H, 17MM - 00588604717 TM CR TIB SZ 8 C-H, 10MM - 00588604810 TM CR TIB SZ 8 C-H, 12MM - 00588604812 TM CR TIB SZ 8 C-H, 14MM - 00588604814
Why the product was recalled
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouches are part of a dual barrier system to provide sterile integrity.
Distribution information
Nationwide and Foreign.
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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