Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 14, 2017
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting Handle 90 in-lbs because when applying torque to tighten the clos…
Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. recalled Vitality Spinal Fixation System, Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting … - a moderate-severity action.
Vitality Spinal Fixation System, Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting … was recalled by Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. in June 14, 2017. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiti…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2318-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiti….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2318-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2318-2017) was formally reported on June 14, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 10, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Westminster, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 497 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting Handle 90 in-lbs because when applying torque to tighten the closure top the driver has the potential to … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide, military/VA/govt and foreign consignee (No Canadian consignees). 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
497 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Vitality Spinal Fixation System, Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting Handle 90 in-lbs Model Number(s): 07.02066.001, 07.02053.001, 730M0017
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for Vitality T27 Final Drivers and Vitality Torque Limiting Handle 90 in-lbs because when applying torque to tighten the closure top the driver has the potential to create a torsional spring which can cause damage and the potential for the values of torque to go out of specification.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2318-2017 |
| Date reported | June 14, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc. |
| Firm location | Westminster, CO |
| Affected scope | 497 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide, military/VA/govt and foreign consignee (No Canadian consignees) |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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