FDA Devices recall · Reported March 23, 2016
Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47248001441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 14MM FUL 47248001641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 16MM FUL 47248001840 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM 47248001841 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM FUL 47248002041 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 20MM FUL 47248002441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 24MM FUL 47248003641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 36MM FUL Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segme
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.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. recalled Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 4… - a moderate-severity action.
Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 4… was recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. in March 23, 2016. Reason: As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between Au…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1116-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between Au….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 83 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 23, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1116-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47248001441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 14MM FUL 47248001641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 16MM FUL 47248001840 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM 47248001841 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 18MM FUL 47248002041 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 20MM FUL 47248002441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 24MM FUL 47248003641 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 36MM FUL 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1116-2016 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. |
| Firm location | Mercedita, PR |
| Affected scope | 83 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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