Product 58 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234800904 ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1156-2016 — Class II — January 11, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1156-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | January 11, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
| Location | Mercedita, PR |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 119 |
Product Description
Product 58 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234800904 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800906 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800908 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800910 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801004 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801006 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801008 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801010 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 10H LT 234701304 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. 234701306 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. 234701308 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. 234701404 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. 234701406 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. 234701408 PROXIMAL MEDIAL TIBIAL 4. Usage: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Reason for Recall
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 Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
Lot / Code Information
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Other Recalls from Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1677-2016 | Class II | Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 4.0 mm Cancell... | May 4, 2016 |
| Z-1678-2016 | Class II | M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Co... | May 4, 2016 |
| Z-1684-2016 | Class II | Trilogy self-tapping bone screw Bone screw 4.... | May 4, 2016 |
| Z-1676-2016 | Class II | Periarticular plating system, cancellous bone s... | May 4, 2016 |
| Z-1681-2016 | Class II | ITST intertrochanteric/subtrochanteric fixati... | May 4, 2016 |
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.