Recall Z-2056-2017

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · initiated April 13, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin

Codes / lots: Model numbers: 402282 and 402282J - Cobalt HV Bone Cement 402438 - Cobalt MV Bone Cement 402283J - Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin 402438 Lot: 507830 402282J Lot: 668140 402282 Lot: 508220 402283J Lot: 189780

Reason for recall

Six complaints were filed regarding loss of the Zimmer Biomet applied seal of a sterile Tyvek packaging. A breach in the packaging could lead to loss of sterility of the device.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

On 4/13/2017 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. 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.

Details

Recall number
Z-2056-2017
Initiated
April 13, 2017
Posted by FDA
April 25, 2017
Terminated
March 26, 2019
Product code
LOD – Bone Cement
Quantity
4238
Distribution
TX. Japan Mexico
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record