| Date Initiated by Firm | July 21, 2016 |
| Date Posted | August 31, 2016 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 13, 2017 |
| Recall Number | Z-2707-2016 |
| Recall Event ID |
74827 |
| Product Classification |
Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
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| Product | SMR allen wrench 5 mm, product code 9013.50.210 |
| Code Information |
14AA311 |
| FEI Number |
3008021110
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Limacorporate S.p.A Via Nazionale 52 San Daniele Del Friuli Italy
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| For Additional Information Contact | Danae Brubaker 817-3850777 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Product found to be dimensionally non-conforming (slightly over dimensioned on the diameter of the Zimmer connection) and non-functional for connecting with some T-handles. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | The firm received two complaints from the US field about the inta-operative malfunction with the SMR allen wrench 5mm (product code 9013.50.210) with the T-handle. Both parts involved were manufactured with the same lot #14AA311. No adverse effects for patients reported. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 76 |
| Distribution | US, Italy, Australia |
| 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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