Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, mu…
Zimmer, Inc. recalled Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP … - a moderate-severity action.
Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP … was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in September 3, 2014. Reason: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configuration…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2550-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configuration….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2550-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2550-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 22, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 972,125 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the si… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution.. 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
972,125 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX255LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX255LG TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 150DX6H TUBE&SCP PLT 150DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 150DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 150DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 150DX14H VERSA-FX II SC TUBE PLT 90DX6H VERSA-FX II SC TUBE PLT 90DX8H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 90DX10H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 90DX12H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 90DX14H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 95DX6H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 95DX8H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 95DX10H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 95DX12H VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 95DX14H VERSA-FX KEYLESS 90D X 8HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 90D X 11HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 8HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 11HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 14HOLE VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX8H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX10H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX12H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX14H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 135DX8H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 135DX10H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 135DX12H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 135DX14H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 140DX8H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 140DX10H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 140DX12H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 140DX14H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 145DX8H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 145DX10H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 145DX12H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 145DX14H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 150DX8H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 150DX10H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 150DX12H VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 150DX14H VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TB 130DX8H VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TB 135DX8H VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TB 140DX8H VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TB 145DX8H VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TB 150DX8H VERSA-FX KEYLESS 90D X 8HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 90D X 11HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 8HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 11HOLE VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 14HOLE
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2550-2014 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 22, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 972,125 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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