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FDA device recall Z-0198-2015 · posted 2014-11-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
Cleaning process validation failure.
Action taken
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2014 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to: 1. Review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. EST.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
138 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution and countries of Austria ,Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and South Africa.
Date initiated
2014-10-09
Date posted
2014-11-08
Date terminated
2015-06-24
Location
Warsaw, IN

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