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5100-03-707 -- MOST Option STEM DISTRACTOR MATL: SS NONSTERILE QTY-1 Designed to facilitate intraoperative decisions wit

FDA device recall Z-0861-2012 · posted 2012-01-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
Fractured tips: Any use of force in a certain direction to the flat side of the instrument may result in fracturing of the mating geometry, creating the potential for metal debris at the surgical site.
Action taken
Urgent Device Correction Letters, dated October 28, 2011, which included revised Surgical Technique to be used in the Zimmer Most Option Wedge Stem Distractor were sent November 15, 2011 to all Distributors requiring Correction letters be sent to all Hospital Risk Managers and Surgeons receiving devices. Directions were provided to destroy all previous versions of the surgical technique, and review the attached revised surgical technique, with warnings of proper direction of force needed for safe separation of mated components. A FAX -Back Certificate of Acknowledgement is to be sent to (574) 372-4265. Call Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761 with questions or concerns.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDI
Quantity affected
70
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including states of TX, IN, GA, WI, MN, NJ, MO, IL, VA, MI, PA, NC, OR, FL, KS, NY, AZ, CO, and UT and country of Switzerland.
Date initiated
2011-11-15
Date posted
2012-01-25
Date terminated
2013-09-24
Location
Warsaw, IN

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