Events

Recall of Device Recall ATN System

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
    79408
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1229-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-12-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2018-03-14
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=162244
  • 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
    Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
  • Reason
    Zimmer biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ace trochanteric nail (atn) system after a device performance review (dpr) failed clinical analysis for survivorship pursuant to the acceptance criteria for the dpr protocol for the atn system.
  • Action
    On December 22, 2017 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter was issued to customers with a complete list of products subject to recall and requesting that the customer review the notification and notify all affected personnel of the recall. If there is affected product at the facility it is requested that these units be quarantined and returned to a sales representative for return to the firm. Questions or concerns can be directed to 574-371-3071.

Device

Device Recall ATN System
  • Model / Serial
    903211125 903211130 903211135
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    ACE Trochanteric Nail System || TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 125DG STRL || TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 130DG STRL || TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 135DG STRL || The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fractures in osteoporotic bone of the trochanteric and diaphyseal areas, long subtrochanteric fractures, ipsilateral femoral fractures, proximal or distal nonunions and malunions and revision procedures.
  • 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