FDA Devices recall · Reported June 22, 2016
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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 REV. SHELL LINER 0D 28X48 00700504828 REV. SHELL LINER 10D 28X50 00701005028 REV. … - a moderate-severity action.
REV. SHELL LINER 0D 28X48 00700504828 REV. SHELL LINER 10D 28X50 00701005028 REV. … 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-1954-2016 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-1954-2016 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1954-2016 |
| 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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