Events

Recall of Device Recall Universal Clamp System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer Spine, 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
    73363
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1189-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143966
  • 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
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    Zimmer biomet is initiating a medical device correction notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions for use of the instinct¿ java¿ system (ifu reference: 046wan0000t) and universal clamp¿ system (ifu reference: sna027-n-90001).
  • Action
    Consignees were sent on 2-12-2016 a Zimmer Biomet "Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice" letter dated February 12, 2016. The letter was either addressed to Hospital Representative or to Distributors, Sales Representatives, and Distribution Operations Managers. The letters described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Advised consignees to immediately utilize the updated and attached Instructions For Use. Requested consignees to complete the "Acknowledgement of Field Notification" form. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-866-774-6368 or e-mail corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com.

Device

Device Recall Universal Clamp System
  • Model / Serial
    All lots
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US (nationwide)-including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ,MD, MA, MI, MN,MO, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK,. PA, TN,TX, WA, and WI.
  • Product Description
    Universal Clamp¿ System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001). || Provides the stability required for solid bone fusion and helps reduce spinal deformities and fractures.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Spine, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Spine, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Spine, Inc., 7375 Bush Lake Rd, Minneapolis MN 55439-2027
  • 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