Medical Device Recall: Z-0027-2011

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Zimmer Inc. · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2009-01-01 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0027-2011.

Recall Res Number
Z-0027-2011
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
1000220733
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2009-01-01
Date Posted
2010-10-08
Date Terminated
2011-01-05
Product Code
KWP
Event Number
54527
Product Quantity
23,205 Units for ALL PRODUCTS IN THIS RECALL
Product Description SpeedLink 5.5 Transverse Connector Medium 43-51mm, non-sterile, 1302-55M

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 10FU, 10FY, 10UG, 10UK, 10ZC, 10ZK, 10ZM, 11GE, 11ZU, 12LT, 13CJ, 13WX, 14ME, 15EC, 15XV, 16RB, 17YK, 18JY, 19KT, 20PY, 22JA, 27LH, 28NF, 29RA, 30HL, 30NP, 32YS, 34EP, 34WB, 35HZ, 35SY, 36FD, 36NT, 37RF, 37XW, 38PF, 38YE, 39JF, 39RG, 40EF, 40TS, 41HA, 42EB, 43GN, 43TQ, 44CL, 44KN, 45BD, 45JZ, 45NG, 45WS, 55QJ, 55QK, 55QL, 56FE.

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