Recall Z-1815-2016
Biomet, Inc. · initiated April 1, 2016
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. guide, surgical, instrument
Codes / lots: Part #'s 281001080 281001100 35-351208 35-351534 35-351564 Lot #'s 606200 606210 606220 614280 661690 661700 661660 755290 764390 764400 621850
Reason for recall
Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
FDA-determined cause: Equipment maintenance
Action taken
Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated April 1, 2016, to all affected customers. Customers were instructed to locate and return the affected product, and implanting surgeons were instructed to monitor patients. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1815-2016
- Initiated
- April 1, 2016
- Posted by FDA
- May 26, 2016
- Terminated
- May 23, 2017
- Product code
- FZX – Guide, Surgical, Instrument
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1816-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. cannula, surgical, general…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1817-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Plate, fixation, bone.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1818-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Arthroscope.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1819-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1820-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Reamer.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1821-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Bit, drill.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1822-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Pin, fixation, smooth.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1823-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Screw, fixation, bone.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1824-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Passer.Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1825-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Appliance, fixation…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1826-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Spinal interlaminal…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1827-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Orthopedic manual surgical…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |
| Z-1828-2016 Class II | Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Fastener, fixation…Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile… | 04/01/2016Terminated |