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Recall of Device Recall Free Lock Femoral Fixation System

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

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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
    65513
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2090-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-06-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119461
  • 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
    Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component - Product Code KTT
  • Reason
    Single packaging configuration used for the versa-fx-ii femoral fixation system failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.
  • Action
    The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated July 11, 2013 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect the device according to the insert instructions; not use the device if damage to the corner of the inner tray is observed, and contact the firm for return and questions. Customers should also keep this notification in mind and inform Zimmer of product with this condition using zimmer.per@zimmer.com. If after reviewing this notification you have questions or concerns, please contact Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761.

Device

Device Recall Free Lock Femoral Fixation System
  • Model / Serial
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  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide (including PR and USVI), and countries of: Israel, Argentina, Brazil, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, China, Korea, San Salvador, Honduras, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Arab Emirates, UK, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, France, Italy, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Canary Islands.
  • Product Description
    Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw . Several lengths (55 to 150 mm) and diameters (12.7 and 15. 8 mm). Item codes starting with 00-1181-05, 00-1181-10 and 00-1181-15. || ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw, orthopedic implant.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer, Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • 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