Events

Recall of Device Recall Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System, Distal Medial Humeral Locking Plate, Short

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer, 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
    65850
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2101-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=120470
  • 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
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Reason
    Zimmer is initiating a lot specific voluntary recall of the distal medial humeral locking plate, short due to the incorrect information printed on the chinese label. the original label indicates that implants are right sided, but the chinese label indicates that the implants are left sided.
  • Action
    Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 30, 2013 to Distributors and Hospitals in China. The letter described the affected product, problem, labeling issue, directions on how to respond if affected product is discovered, and potential health risks associated with the labeling error. An inventory return certification form is included with the recall notification. Questions or concerns are directed to Zimmer Shanhai at 021-2211 5196, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System, Distal Medial Humeral Locking Plate, Short
  • Model / Serial
    Item No. 47-2358-107-11; Lots 61803307, 61969598, and 62084127 Item No. 47-2358-107-15; Lot 61825319
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Internationally Distributed in China only.
  • Product Description
    ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM || DISTAL MEDIAL HUMERAL LOCKING PLATE, SHORT || RIGHT 11 HOLES 178 MM LENGTH || STERILE RX ONLY || Product Usage: Usage: || The Periarticular Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including: Comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions.
  • 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