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 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.
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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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