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G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip

FDA device recall Z-0007-2023 · posted 2022-10-05 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
The outer sterile package cavity has a corner wall thickness that is below the specification. The thin corner wall could potentially crack during transit. Potential risks include non-clinically or clinically significant extension of surgery, or infection leading to surgical intervention.
Action taken
On August 25, 2022, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were instructed to quarantine all affected product. Zimmer Biomet sales representatives will remove the affected product from customer facilities. Customers should ensure that affected personnel are aware of the recall, and also notify any recipients if the product has been further distributed. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
OQI
Quantity affected
56 US
Distribution
Domestic distribution US nationwide.
Date initiated
2022-08-25
Date posted
2022-10-05
Location
Warsaw, IN

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