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Recall of Device Recall ALPS

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer Biomet, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    77594
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0516-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-06-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-06-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=159248
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    A raw material anomaly was discovered in four lots of raw material and has the potential to be on or below the surface of the device components which can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
  • Action
    On June 12, 2017, Zimmer Biomet distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal and Certificates of Acknowledgement notices to their customers via email and FedEx. Risk Manager Customer Responsibilities are the following: 1. Review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative and quarantine all affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the affected product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the Certificate of Acknowledgement via email to: corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com and retain a copy in your records. 5. If after reviewing the notice and if you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Alternatively, your questions may be sent by email to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com.

Device

Device Recall ALPS
  • Model / Serial
    231220200 Item Number with the following Lot numbers 45785,46151, 47467, 48461, 48809, 100016 & 102325  231220202 Item Number with the following Lot Numbers: 45790, 48477, 48811,  100017, 101028 & 102338
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA & WV. Internationally to: Australia, Chile, Cost Rica, Ecuador, Netherlands, Panama & Switzerland
  • Product Description
    DRILL BIT MINI QUICK CONNECT 1.0MM, REF 2312-20-200 & 2312-20-202, NON STERILE
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA