Date Initiated by Firm |
August 26, 2013 |
Date Posted |
December 12, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 24, 2015 |
Recall Number |
Z-0574-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
69613 |
510(K)Number |
K041808
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Product Classification |
spinal implant instrument - Product Code KWP
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Product |
Zimmer Title 2 Bone Screw Remover Instrument, Part Number ET1093-01 Rx Only, Non-Sterile.
The Screw Remover is a component of the Endius TITLE 2 Polyaxial Spinal System, used for posterior lumbar fusion procedures. |
Code Information |
Lot: L75066 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Zimmer, Inc. 1800 W Center St Warsaw IN 46580-2304
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For Additional Information Contact |
Customer Service 866-774-6368
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Possibility of the weld to the quick-connect
breaking when force is applied to the handle for pedicle screw removal. A broken weld could lead to the use of an alternate method of screw removal, which could delay surgery up to 30 minutes.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
Consignees were sent via e-mail a Zimmer Spine "Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 26, 2013.The letter described the problem and the product affected by the recall. The letter described the "Required Action" to be taken by the consignees. Requested consignees to complete the Verification Section (Appendix A). For questions they can contact Zimmer Spine Customer Service at 1 (866) 774-6368 or spine.per@zimmer.com. |
Quantity in Commerce |
14 devices |
Distribution |
US nationwide distribution. |
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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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = KWP and Original Applicant = ENDIUS, INC.
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