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Class 2 Device Recall Zimmer Trabecular Metal" Total Ankle Tibial Base and Talar Components

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  Class 2 Device Recall Zimmer Trabecular Metal" Total Ankle Tibial Base and Talar Components see related information
Date Initiated by Firm November 12, 2013
Date Posted December 10, 2013
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on October 15, 2014
Recall Number Z-0477-2014
Recall Event ID 66717
510(K)Number K120906  
Product Classification Prosthesis, ankle, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer - Product Code HSN
Product Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component Sizes 1-6

Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with: " Rheumatoid arthritis. " Post-traumatic arthritis. " Degenerative arthritis. This device is intended for cemented use only.
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Zimmer, Inc.
345 E Main St
Warsaw IN 46580-2746
For Additional Information Contact
800-613-6131
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 As part of routine manufacturing process monitoring by Zimmer, it was discovered that the Tibial Base and Talar Components from the Total Ankle system have the potential of containing elevated levels of manufacturing materials residue on the implants. The specific material was found to be mass media utilized during the manufacturing process to provide the uniform surface finish. This mass media
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Manufacturing material removal
Action Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated November 12, 2013 to all consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to locate and remove the affected product from their inventory and notify their Zimmer representataive. The Zimmer representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had the affected product implanted, consignees were instructed to continue their operative follow up routine. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761. For questions regarding this recall call 800-613-6131.
Quantity in Commerce 390 units (US) 129 units (outside of US)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, and Italy.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = HSN and Original Applicant = ZIMMER, INC.
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