Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 22, 2016
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouch…
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. recalled TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 10MM - 00588605310 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 12MM - 00588605312 TM … - a moderate-severity action.
TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 10MM - 00588605310 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 12MM - 00588605312 TM … was recalled by Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. in June 22, 2016. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1952-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1952-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1952-2016) was formally reported on June 22, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 15, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Parsippany, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,884 total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouches are part of a dual barrier system to … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Foreign.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
19,884 total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 10MM - 00588605310 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 12MM - 00588605312 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 14MM - 00588605314 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 17MM - 00588605317 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 C/D, 10MM - 00588605410 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 C/D, 12MM - 00588605412 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 C/D, 14MM - 00588605414 TM LPS TIB SZ 5 E/F 10 MM - 00588605510 TM LPS TIB SZ 5 E/F, 12MM - 00588605512 TM LPS TIB SZ 5 E/F, 14MM - 00588605514 TM LPS TIB SZ 5 E/F, 17MM - 00588605517 TM LPS TIB SZ 6 E/F, 10MM - 00588605610 TM LPS TIB SZ 6 E/F, 12 mm - 00588605612 TM LPS TIB SZ 6 E/F, 17MM - 00588605617 TM LPS TIB SZ 7 G/H, 10MM - 00588605710 TM LPS TIB SZ 7 G/H, 12MM - 00588605712 TM LPS TIB SZ 7 G/H, 14MM - 00588605714 TM LPS TIB SZ 8 G/H, 10MM - 00588605810 TM LPS TIB SZ 8 G/H, 12MM - 00588605812 TM LPS TIB SZ 8 G/H, 14MM - 00588605814 TM LPS TIB SZ 8 G/H, 14MM - 00588605814 TM LPS TIB SZ 8 G/H, 17MM - 00588605817 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 E/F, 10MM - 00588606310 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 E/F, 12MM - 00588606312 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 E/F, 14MM - 00588606314 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 E/F, 17MM - 00588606317 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 E/F, 10MM - 00588606410 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 E/F, 12MM -00588606412 TM LPS TIB SZ 4 E/F, 14MM - 00588606414
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouches are part of a dual barrier system to provide sterile integrity.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1952-2016 |
| Date reported | June 22, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 15, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. |
| Firm location | Parsippany, NJ |
| Affected scope | 19,884 total |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Foreign. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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