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Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. recalls Product 7 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47234801435 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14M
Recalled March 23, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1105-2016 · Zimmer Manufacturing B.V
Hazard
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. · FDA Class II
Units
109
Sold at
US Nationwide Distribution
Description
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
Product
Product 7 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47234801435 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14MM 47234801635 3.5MM CORT SCR X 16MM 47234806535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 65MM 47234807035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 70MM 47234807535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 75MM 47234808035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 80MM 47234808535 3.5MM CORT SCR X 85MM 47234809035 3.5MM CORT SCR X 90MM Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →