Recall Z-0696-2021
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · initiated November 20, 2020
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.
Codes / lots: All lots
Reason for recall
Device has the potential for fracture during use.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall and Notice of Discontinuation letters to affected customers on November 20, 2020. Customers were informed of the product's potential for fracture during use. Customers were asked to locate and quarantine affected product and to return all affected product to the firm. The firm is discontinuing this product; it will not longer be available. If you have questions regarding this recall, please contact the firm's customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0696-2021
- Initiated
- November 20, 2020
- Terminated
- May 26, 2022
- Product code
- HXZ – Cutter, Wire
- Quantity
- 4713
- Distribution
- Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and Chile.
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN