Date Initiated by Firm |
November 28, 2018 |
Create Date |
January 14, 2019 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 12, 2020 |
Recall Number |
Z-0734-2019 |
Recall Event ID |
81758 |
Product Classification |
Tray, surgical, instrument - Product Code FSM
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Product |
Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Base, Reference Number 231201002
Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and instruments during regular inventory distribution and handling and sterilization in the hospitals
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Code Information |
Lot Numbers 453392 453918 453919 469917 475577 481064 481065 486820 498695 506818 512868 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. 56 E Bell Dr Warsaw IN 46582-6989
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For Additional Information Contact |
411 Technical Services 574-371-3071
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
There is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 11/28/18 were distributed to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. |
Quantity in Commerce |
971 i nTotal |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Chile, Netherlands. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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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.
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