Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 23, 2016
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 44 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 1… — a moderate-severity action.
Product 44 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 1… 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-1142-2016 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….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1142-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1142-2016) 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 4335.
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.
Where this recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4335
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1142-2016 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. |
| Firm location | Mercedita, PR |
| Affected scope | 4335 |
| 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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