Events

Recall of PerFuse Decompression Instrument

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by 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
    74025
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1814-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-04-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-05-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-05-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=146013
  • 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
    Syringe, piston - Product Code FMF
  • Reason
    The trocar and plunger assemblies are missing from the instrument, which could result in a delay in surgery greater than 30 minutes.
  • Action
    Zimmer Biomet has initiated a voluntary recall of the PerFuse Decompression Instrument, following an investigation which identified that the Trocar and Plunger Assemblies are missing from the instrument. The firm contacted customers via telephone and e-mail on March 28, 2016; and official recall notices were mailed via FedEx on 4/11/2016. Customers were instructed to quarantine recalled items, Complete the Certificate of Acknowledgment and email a copy to CPWARFieldAction@zimmerbiomet.com; Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA: www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm (form available to fax or mail), or Call (800)FDA-1088 . Questions related to this recall should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

PerFuse Decompression Instrument
  • Model / Serial
    PerFuse Decompression Instrument PN: 800-0541, Lot:100650
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the US states of CA, GA, MN, and OH, and in the Netherlands.
  • Product Description
    PerFuse Decompression Instrument PN: 800-0541, Lot:100650. Designed to access the femoral head for decompression.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • 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