[Recalled] Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX110MMLG CANN B
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX110MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX1 |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2549-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 July 2014 |
| EAN / barcode | 00114610099 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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