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Zimmer ITST Intertrochanteric/subtrochanteric fixation tapered reamer, nonsterile; REF 2258-50-00.

FDA device recall Z-1701-2009 · posted 2009-08-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
Reamers labeled as having a standard diameter may actually be the dimensions of an Asia reamer, and vice versa.
Action taken
Zimmer sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated 6/5/09 to all consignees and instructed to locate and return the products.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HSB
Quantity affected
120 of both products
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, China, Germany, Japan, Korea and Thailand.
Date initiated
2009-06-05
Date posted
2009-08-04
Date terminated
2009-12-22
Location
Warsaw, IN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ITST INTERTROCHANTERIC SUBTROCHANTERIC INTRAMEDULLARY FEMORAL NAIL (K032367)Zimmer, Inc.2003-08-12