Product Description
SpeedLink 5.5 Transverse Connector Short 39.5-44mm, non-sterile, 1302-55S
Reason for Recall
The firm received complaints that the device was damaged or fractured while the surgeon was bending it prior to implantation. There were also complaints that the cam may dislodge during tightening. The firm added additional instructions for use to reduce the probability of these two types of events.
Action Details
The firm provided a revised surgical technique document to the Zimmer spine sales force in January, 2009. The firm will provide an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to speedlink users through the sales force.
Distribution Pattern
The devices are contained in implant cases stocked by Zimmer spine and made available to the Zimmer sales force for surgeries. They are not in general distribution.
Code Information / Serial Numbers
10FT, 10FX, 10UJ, 10UM, 10ZB, 10ZJ, 10ZL, 11SJ, 12LS, 13WW, 15EA, 15XU, 17YJ, 18JX, 19KS, 20PZ, 22HZ, 27LG, 28NE, 29QZ, 30HM, 30NN, 32HK, 32YT, 34EQ, 34WA, 35HY, 36FC, 36NX, 37XT, 38PE, 38YD, 39JE, 39RF, 40EE, 40TR, 41GZ, 42EA, 43GM, 43TP, 44KM, 45JY, 45NF, 45WR, 55QM, 55QN, 55QP, 56JH, 5NH, 6AU, 6JU, 8BK.