Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 23, 2016
Product 32 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47115401200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115403000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115502505 HERBERT CA
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 32 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 4… — a moderate-severity action.
Product 32 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-1130-2016 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
- 4K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 23, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1130-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1130-2016) was formally reported on March 23, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 11, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mercedita, PR. Federal records list the affected scope as 4018.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope 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.
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Affected scope
4018
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Product 32 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47115401200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115403000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115502505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115503005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115503505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115510005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115510007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 115001000 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001200 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001400 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001600 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001800 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002000 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002200 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002400 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115201200 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201400 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201600 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201800 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202000 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202200 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202400 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202600 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202800 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115203000 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 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-1130-2016 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. |
| Firm location | Mercedita, PR |
| Affected scope | 4018 |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Product 32 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47115401200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402400 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402600 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115402800 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115403000 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115502505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115503005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115503505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115504507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115505507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115506507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115507507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115508507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509505 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115509507 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115510005 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 47115510007 HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S 115001000 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001200 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001400 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001600 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115001800 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002000 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002200 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115002400 HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 115201200 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201400 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201600 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115201800 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202000 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202200 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202400 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202600 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115202800 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 115203000 HERBERT/WHIPPLE CANN BONE 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.. Recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.v.. Units affected: 4018.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1130-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1130-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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