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Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar Bipolar C

FDA device recall Z-0410-2013 · posted 2012-11-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm J.D. (item 00-5001-040-22) due to reports that the split poly ring was incorrectly assembled.
Action taken
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to all affected consignees during the week of September 3, 2012. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory immediately, quarantine the recalled product and return remaining inventory. Customers were advised to complete Inventory Return Certification form attached.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWY
Quantity affected
195
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide including the states of: AK, CA, IL, FL, HI, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX and the countries of Germany, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, India and Kor
Date initiated
2012-08-31
Date posted
2012-11-20
Date terminated
2013-09-23
Location
Warsaw, IN

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