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Por fullct fem st 17x200mm, Sterile recallZ-2579-2017 · Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · initiated Feb 28, 2017

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in March 2017

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures.

FDA root cause category: Packaging

What the company is doing

Zimmer Biomet initiated a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Zimmer Biomet sent letters via Fed-Ex and e-mail dated 02/28/2017 to customers informing them of the recall, and instructing them to do the following: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Complete the Certification of Acknowledgement portion of Attachment 1 a. Return a digital copy to [email protected] within three (3) days. 3. Assist the Zimmer Biomet sales representative quarantine all affected product. 4. If after reviewing this notice customers have further questions or concerns, please call 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of the call center operating hours will receive a prompt to record a voicemail or be transferred to an oncall representative in the case of an emergency. Alternatively, questions may be sent by email to [email protected]. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA: MedWatch Reporting: Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by mail, or by fax. Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm Mail: Use postage paid, pre-addressed form FDA 3500, available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178 Under 21 CFR 803, manufacturers are required to report any serious injuries where a product has contributed or may have contributed to the event. Please keep Zimmer Biomet informed of any adverse events associated with this product or any other Zimmer Biomet product by emailing [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-3071.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2579-2017
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 28, 2017
Posted by the FDA
Mar 20, 2017
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
9867
Product code
LPH
FDA submissions
K953337
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bridgend Wales, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, Eschbach, France, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Product description

Por fullct fem st 17x200mm, Sterile,

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Item Number: 00784301708, Lot Number Expiry Date Before: July 2026

Other devices under the same FDA submission

22 devices cleared under K953337 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 76629).

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