Class 2 Device Recall TiMagna Fx WasherTiVersaFXII Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 28, 2013
• Date Posted: November 01, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 30, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0129-2014
• Recall Event ID: 66196
• Product Classification: none - Product Code NDG
• Product: Ti-Magna Fx Washer; Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates; ; ; The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-Fx¿ II Femoral Fixation System lag screws for the internal fixation of proximal femoral and supracondylar fractures. The Ti-Magna Fx System is an osteosynthesis item for orthopedic use in open internal fixation of fractures of the femoral neck, condyle, or tibia, etc. The washer prevents the screw head from being buried in the bone.
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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: Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The number of samples required for packaging testing, to provide statisti
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging process control
• Action: The firm, Zimmer Inc., sent a letter entitled "Voluntary Recall of Ti-VFxII Condylar Tube Plates and Ti-Washers" dated September 12, 2013 to its customer. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customer was instructed to immediately discontinue use of the listed products. A Sales representatives from Zimmer K.K. or agencies will be in contact with you. Zimmer Inc. is planning to resume product manufacturing upon the completion of package validation review. Zimmer K.K. will contact you when a detailed schedule has been determined. If you have any questions, contact Zimmer K.K. Safety Office (9:00 to 17:00; closed weekends and public holidays) TEL: 0120-015-180.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2,632 devices
• Distribution: International distribution: Japan only.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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