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Zimmer brand fracture blade plate instrument Chisel, 95 degree, small; assembly part 4705-03-10, catalog number 00-4705-

FDA device recall Z-0864-05 · posted 2005-06-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The engraved calibration lines are incorrectly specified, which will result in the user obtaining a reading that the chiseling removed material to a depth 10mm deeper than what was actually removed, thus guiding the user to select a blade plate that is longer than will fit.
Action taken
The firm's distribution network was notified via email on 2/9/05, instructed to check their inventory and that of their customer hospitals, and to return the product to Zimmer.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada.
Date initiated
2005-02-09
Date posted
2005-06-02
Date terminated
2005-06-29
Location
Warsaw, IN

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