Events

Recall of Device Recall Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental implant

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer Dental 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
    73013
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0772-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-02-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142727
  • 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
    Implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZE
  • Reason
    Information specific to the 3.7 mmd and 4.1 mmd trabecular metal zimmer dental implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable ifu in the indications, contraindications, and precautions sections.
  • Action
    Zimmer sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated January 6, 2016 to all affected customers.. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to do the following; review the notice and check inventory for the affected units, ff they wish to keep the product familiarize themselves with the Technical Bulletin information, if they wish to return the affected product call Zimmer Dental Customer Service at 1-800-854-7019 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and to setup a FedEx pick-up to return the products, and complete Attachment 1, the Business Reply Form. It was requested that customers maintain a copy of the noticeand a signed copy of Attachment 1 for your records. For assistance or any other questions contact Zimmer Dental Customer Service at 1-800-854-7019. Customer Service is available 7:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific), Monday through Friday.

Device

Device Recall Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental implant
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 63192993 63216163
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide in the states of NY, CA, KS, NJ, CO, MI, MD, WA, CT, KY, OR, OH, IA, SC, AZ, AK, IN, TN, WI, FL, AL, UT, WY, MA, PA, MN, IL, MI, GA, ND, RI, including Puerto Rico; and the countries of Thailand, France, Germany, Colombia, Hungary, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Spain, and Italy
  • Product Description
    IMPLANT,TM, MTX || 4.1 mm x 10 mm || diameter 3.5 mm || Catalog #TMM4B10 || Product Usage: || Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Immediate loading is indicated when there is good primary stability and an appropriate occlusal load.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Dental Inc

Manufacturer

Zimmer Dental Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Dental Inc, 1900 Aston Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008-7308
  • 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