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Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Bone Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

FDA device recall Z-2244-2014 · posted 2014-08-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
Zimmer is recalling various trauma screws that failed a leak test due to damage of the inner cavity only.
Action taken
On 7/22/14, Zimmer sent recall notification to the consignees explaining the issue, identifying affected product, providing the health risks, and instructing the consignees what to do for the recall. Questions or concerns, please contact Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
47,682 units total
Distribution
National Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA
Date initiated
2014-07-22
Date posted
2014-08-16
Date terminated
2015-06-18
Location
Warsaw, IN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ZIMMER PLATES AND SCREWS SYSTEM SCREWS ONLY (K112885)Zimmer, Inc.2011-12-19