Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1381-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Quantity | 1,145 distribution events. Note that this product is lot controlled and may be distributed multiple times if it was returned and returned to the shelf |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Zimmer Segmental System Proximal Femoral Component 38mm Offset, Model Number 00-5850-030-38 The Segmental System is used for solving complex salvage cases to address patients with severe bone loss associated with disease, trauma, or revision.
Why the product was recalled
There is a potential for debris in the hole on the superior lateral aspect of the device as a result of machining which may not have been adequately removed during the subsequent cleaning process.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY., and to the countries of : Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore.
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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