ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 23, 2016

Product 56 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47234702032 PERI SCR 3.5MM X 32MM STE 47234702018 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 18MM ST 47234702020 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 20MM ST 47234702022 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 22MM ST 47234702026 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 26MM ST 47234702030 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 30MM ST 47234702034 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 34MM ST 47234702036 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 36MM ST 47234702042 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 42MM ST 47234702046 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 46MM ST 47234702050 PERI SCR. 3

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1154-2016.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution.

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1154-2016) 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.

Q: 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.

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 #: Z-1154-2016
Affected scope: 56
Initiated: January 11, 2016

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Zimmer Manufacturing B.v. recalled Product 56 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47… - a moderate-severity action.

Product 56 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47… 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-1154-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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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: 56 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: March 23, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1154-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1154-2016) 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 56.

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, 3 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 the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. 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.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

Product 56 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47234702032 PERI SCR 3.5MM X 32MM STE 47234702018 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 18MM ST 47234702020 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 20MM ST 47234702022 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 22MM ST 47234702026 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 26MM ST 47234702030 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 30MM ST 47234702034 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 34MM ST 47234702036 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 36MM ST 47234702042 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 42MM ST 47234702046 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 46MM ST 47234702050 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 50MM ST 47234702080 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 80MM ST 47234702085 PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 85MM ST 47234702155 PERI SCR. 4.0MM X 55MM 47234702160 PERI SCR. 4.0MM X 60MM 47234702210 PERI SCR. 4.0MMX10MM FULL 47234702212 PERI SCR. 4.0MMX12MM FULL 47234702214 PERI SCR. 4.0MMX14MM FULL 47234702216 PERI SCR. 4.0MMX16MM FULL 47234702260 PERI SCR. 4.0MMX60MM FULL 47234702336 PERI SCR. 4.5MM X 36MM 47234702338 PERI SCR. 4.5MM X 38MM 47234712440 PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 140MM 47234702670 PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 70MM 47234702122 PERI. SCR 4.0MM X22MM 47234702124 PERI. SCR 4.0MM X24MM 47234702126 PERI. SCR 4.0MM X26MM 47234702128 PERI. SCR 4.0MM X28MM 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

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1154-2016
Date reported	March 23, 2016
Date initiated	January 11, 2016
Recalling firm	Zimmer Manufacturing B.v.
Firm location	Mercedita, PR
Affected scope	56
Distribution	US Nationwide Distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

56 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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-1154-2016.

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-1154-2016) 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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