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Class 1 Device Recall Ardis Interbody System Inserter

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 Class 1 Device Recall Ardis Interbody System Insertersee related information
Date Initiated by FirmNovember 12, 2012
Date PostedDecember 22, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 25, 2014
Recall NumberZ-0594-2013
Recall Event ID 63683
510(K)NumberK073202 
Product Classification Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar - Product Code MAX
ProductZimmer Spine Ardis Inserter, Rx, non-sterile
Code Information Ardis Inserter, Part number: 3256-01, Lot: 52ZW, 50CL, 53BB, 55AB, 58GS, 58GT, 60JY, 60JZ, 62KP, 63HJ, 64EY, 68AX, 71JE, 75LE   Part, 07.00780.701, lot 76CN; part 07.00780.702, lot 76CP;part 07.00900.701, lot 76TR; 07.00900.702, 76TS; 650-0297-01, 70YT; 07.00780.701, 73EC; 07.00780.702, 73EC; 07.00900.701, 76TQ; 650-0239-01, 66PR; 650-0293-01, 70SG ; 650-0293-01, 70SG-R; 650-0179-01, 60CK; 650-0176-01, 60CL; 650-0365-01, 72LP; 07.00780.701, 76CQ; 07.00780.702, 76CR; 07.00780.701, 74EN; 07.00780.702, 74EP; 650-0351-01, 72JH; 650-0351-02, 72JJ; 650-0263-01, 68HL; 650-0208-01, 62FH; 07.00900.701, 76TN; 07.00780.701, 76QG; 07.00780.701, 76LC; 07.00780.702, 76LD;
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Zimmer, Inc.
345 E Main St
Warsaw IN 46580-2746
For Additional Information ContactDavid J. Kunz
952-832-5000
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Zimmer Spine has received reports of the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer breaking into fragments when too much lateral force is applied to the Ardis Inserter. If the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer breaks during implantation, surgical delays of up to 60 minutes could occur. Sharp edges of the broken implant may contact and damage adjacent structures, requiring surgical intervention. Observed health risks
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Device Design
ActionZimmer Spine, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" memo dated November 12, 2012 to all consignees / customers describing product, problem and actions to be taken including revised surgical technique. Beginning the week of December 17, 2012, Zimmer began the immediate retrieval of the affected units as a Class I recall. December 20, 2012 nation wide press outlining the recall was issued. Customers may report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of these products to Zimmer Spine by calling 866-774-6368 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM CST or by email at qualitycompliance@zimmer.com.
Quantity in Commerce315 (172 in USA)
DistributionWorldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, El Salvador, France and Singapore.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC 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) Database510(K)s with Product Code = MAX
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