Events

Recall of Device Recall Fem IM Nail 15mmdx48cm, Sterile,

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
    76629
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2557-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-03-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-02-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=153864
  • 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 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.
  • Action
    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 corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com 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 corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com. 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 zimmer.per@zimmerbiomet.com. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-3071.

Device

Device Recall Fem IM Nail 15mmdx48cm, Sterile,
  • Model / Serial
    Item Number:00225248015, Lot Number Expiry Date Before: March 2027
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • 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
    Fem IM Nail 15mmdx48cm, Sterile, || Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc., 1800 W Center St, Warsaw IN 46580-2304
  • 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