Product 24 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234703104...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1122-2016 — Class II — January 11, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1122-2016 |
| 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 | 37 |
Product Description
Product 24 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234703104 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234703206 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234703208 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234800504 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800506 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800508 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800510 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800604 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800606 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800608 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800610 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL 234800614 DISTAL POSTERIOR/LATERAL Product 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
lot no.: 61983647 62296609 62152979 62056816 61771916 61932061 61771919 62056817 61771920 61866489 61880386 61859716 61906564 62056818 61866490 61880387 61880388 61895979 61895980
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.