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 00720504022 ACETAB.CUPW/SH,0DEG,22MMX40MM 00720504222 ACETAB.CUPW/SH,0DEG,22MMX42MM 0… - a moderate-severity action.
00720504022 ACETAB.CUPW/SH,0DEG,22MMX40MM 00720504222 ACETAB.CUPW/SH,0DEG,22MMX42MM 0… 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-1955-2016 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-1955-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1955-2016) 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.
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
19,884 total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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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 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-1955-2016 |
| 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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