TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588606514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM - 00588606517 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 10MM - 00588606610 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 12MM - 00588606612 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 14MM - 00588606614 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 17MM - 00588606617 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 10MM - 00588606710 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 12MM - 00588606712 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 14MM - 00588606714

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…

Recall #: Z-1953-2016
Affected scope: 19,884 total
Initiated: April 15, 2016

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Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc. recalled TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM M… - a moderate-severity action.

TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM M… 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-1953-2016 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….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: June 22, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1953-2016 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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

TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588606514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM - 00588606517 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 10MM - 00588606610 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 12MM - 00588606612 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 14MM - 00588606614 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 17MM - 00588606617 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 10MM - 00588606710 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 12MM - 00588606712 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 14MM - 00588606714 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 17MM - 00588606717 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 10MM - 00588607510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588607512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588607514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM - 00588607517

Reason for recall

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.

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-1953-2016
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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This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 22, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1953-2016.

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Distribution: Nationwide and Foreign..

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