Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 29, 2017
Digital templates were created with the incorrect files.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Orthosize Templating Version 1.2.6 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stem Digital Templates. For preope… - a moderate-severity action.
Orthosize Templating Version 1.2.6 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stem Digital Templates. For preope… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in March 29, 2017. Reason: Digital templates were created with the incorrect files.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1495-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Digital templates were created with the incorrect files..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1495-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1495-2017) was formally reported on March 29, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 14, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 3232.
The documented reason for this recall is: Digital templates were created with the incorrect files. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mex…. 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 its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3232
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Orthosize Templating Version 1.2.6 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stem Digital Templates. For preoperative planning of orthopedic surgery.
Digital templates were created with the incorrect files.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1495-2017 |
| Date reported | March 29, 2017 |
| Date initiated | February 14, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 3232 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, N… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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