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MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE FENE. Item codes starting with 45502001, 455503001 and 455504001

FDA Device Recall #Z-1018-2014 — Class II — October 11, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1018-2014
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

MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE FENE. Item codes starting with 45502001, 455503001 and 455504001

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

365614 369469 60101996 60101997 60156488 60156489 60178356 60187896 60202868 60202869 60257213 60261647 60266457 60273995 60273996 60324337 60411690 60411691 60428980 60457742 60474620 60474621 60474622 60646263 60646264 60646265 60708475 60797297 60822088 60867060 60899017 60899018 60945798 61104294 61199990 61222220 61282924 61293845 61320383 61336983 61336985 61522992 61550876 61555656 61664260 365612 369617 370353 370412 60065984 60113194 60135098 60135109 60156491 60179688 60242116 60242117 60273997 60294371 60345749 60457743 60600426 60646268 60708476 60803408 60846356 60899019 60945799 60979573 61172283 61199988 61282925 61320379 61339628 61460816 61550877 61664258 60242118 60324338 60428996 60474623 61222221

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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.

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