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FDA Device Recall #Z-1034-2014 — Class II — October 11, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1034-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | October 11, 2013 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 7,044,680 total |
Product Description
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Reason for Recall
Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxemburg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal Reunion, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Information
369934 60308845 60508319 60588077 60670902 60701935 60779840 60790101 60810357 60847644 60906703 61077837 61077838 61191243 61191244 61247015 61304729 61340542 61401735 61485227 61530679 61551614 61555020 61670831 61720512 61774878 61790557 61837158 62025229 62124070 62176438 369935 60339031 60407279 60586160 60658085 60701954 60701967 60779852 60779856 60779863 60806208 60821916 60847645 60900931 61002276 61052833 61077839 61077840 61191246 61304732 61401736 61448090 61502826 61530680 61570271 61618471 61618472 61713710 61734540 61837159 61837160 61896789 62025230 62091051 62176441 62284369 60339030 60392901 60440343 60508338 60656885 60669433 60779864 60779866 60779867 60790102 60806209 60821917 60847646 61002277 61052834 61077841 61144531 61191245 61304736 61401737 61485225 61530678 61551616 61551617 61670830 61713709 61734539 61774872 61779845 61790554 61896791 61896792 62025231 62025232 62124069 62176444 62218172 60323824 60439671 60508340 60536879 60611544 60652728 60684197 60779872 60790103 60847647 60906704 61002278 61077842 61191242 61224848 61304741 61340544 61424894 61485226 61618473 61676503 61713708 61774879 61779846 61790560 61896793 62025233 62093451 62176446 62218173 60439652 60515401 60593679 60701996 60884548 60940020 61018982 61077843 61081687 61191241 61224849 61304743 61459434 61535709 61618470 61683763 61720514 61774871 61779847 61837161 61896795 62025234 62098854 62099285
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.