The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility of adhesion of the packaging bag of low density polyethylene (LDPE) to the highly polished surface of certain implants manufactured by Zimmer, Inc., USA (for Warsaw products) and Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland (for Winterthur products).
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Update of the surgical technique due to the possible decoupling or difficulty to couple the Glenosphere and the Base Plate of the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, manufactured by Zimmer, Ltd. USA.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility of rupture and detachment of the tongues in certain lots of the "Trabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere Helmets", manufactured by Zimmer, Inc., USA.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of shoulder, knee and hip implants, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. USA, and Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, due to the possibility of adhesion of the packing bag of low density polyethylene (LDPE) ) to the surface of the implants.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and lots of Sterile Metal Trabecular implants in aluminum bags, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc., USA, due to the possibility of the bags presenting tears or holes that could compromise their sterility.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of all batches of certain references of Guide Needles, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. USA, labeled with an expiration date of 10 years.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of the "Femoral impactor heads", catalog number 00-5901-032-00, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc., USA.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of all batches of the 4.5 mm cortical screws, listed as compatible with the M / DN system, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. USA, because they are not compatible with this system
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of batch 56570612 of the bracket bracket of the cemented tibial drill 15.7 + 30mm Persona, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. USA, when engraved on the wrong drill number bracket.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of bone screws "Trilogy" of 6.5mm x 35mm and 6.5x25mm, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. USA.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Updating of surgical techniques due to the risk of fracture of the upper and lower components of the construction of the Tibial Provisional Tibial Articular Surface (TASP) of the Zimmer Persona System, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc. EEU
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Substitution of Trinica anterior lumbar plate (ALP) Instrument trays, identified with "REV A", manufactured by Zimmer Inc., USA, for those of a new design, identified with "REV B".
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of polyethylene implants from Gender Solutions® Natural-Knee® Flex, Natural-Knee®, Natural-Knee® II, MOST OptionsTM and ApolloTM Systems, manufactured by Zimmer Inc., USA
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Correction of the Surgical Technique L1607 for the "Inserter TM Ardis", Model 96-701-10001 used for the implantation of the "TM ArdisTM intersomatic system", manufactured both by Zimmer Inc., USA
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Update of the surgical technique instructions for the Versys and slotted provisional femoral heads, manufactured by Zimmer Inc., USA.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility that the temporary wedges of the tibial articular surface Person, manufactured by Zimmer Inc, USA, lose the ball bearings of the wedge, rendering the device useless, when subjected to repeated cycles of ultrasonic cleaning.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of femoral heads and cones Biolox Delta Head, Durasul, manufactured by Zimmer Inc, USA, due to a possible failure of the sterile inner packaging.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of Natural-Knee® patellar bearings, manufactured by Zimmer Inc, USA, due to the possibility of suffering a change in coloration and / or corrosion.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of the Liner Impactor of Zimmer Trabecualr Metal for reverse shoulder, manufactured by Zimmer Inc, USA, due to the possibility of fracture of the alignment pin.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Risk of loss of sterility of certain cem-monobloc nails "Zimmer Natural Nail CM Long", manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, due to possible damage to the outer packaging.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Safety warnings regarding the use of the "Revitan Revolving Stem Systems", manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, to prevent stem fracture.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references of the Fender 3.5 / 4.0 titanium plate system, manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, because the screw head could slip through the hole in the plate as a result of a possible tolerance problem during manufacturing .
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of the proximal conical components (size 55-105) and of the proximal cylindrical components (size 55-105) of the Revitan System, manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, because the thread spacing of The products might not meet the specifications.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of the low-profile Cotillo Original ME Müller®, manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, Switzerland, due to an error in the labeling.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility that in the orthopedic implants manufactured by Zimmer GmbH, before March 2010, the data corresponding to reference (REF) and lot (LOT) of the patient labels do not match those of the product label.