Recall Z-1054-2009

Zimmer Inc. · initiated January 30, 2009

Terminated

Product

Zimmer Coonrad/Morrey Total Elbow, Interchangeable Humeral Assembly, extra small, 6 inch length, sterile, Zimmer Inc, Warsaw, IN; REF 32-8105-027-06. The device is utilized for a total elbow arthroplasty surgical procedure.

Codes / lots: All lots.

Reason for recall

The surgical technique is inadequate for extra-small sized implants, resulting in the possibility of the provisional becoming stuck in the bone.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling design

Action taken

Consignees were notified by "Urgent Device Correction" letter dated January 30, 2009 and provided revised surgical techniques for these extra-small implants. Direct questions about this recall to Zimmer, Inc. at 574-267-6131.

Details

Recall number
Z-1054-2009
Initiated
January 30, 2009
Posted by FDA
April 2, 2009
Terminated
December 22, 2009
Product code
JDC – Prosthesis, Elbow, Constrained, Cemented
Quantity
14,613 of all products
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution, including USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latin America, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela.
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record

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