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Zimmer M/G Unicompartmental Knee System headed screw, 48 mm length, sterile, Catalog No. 00-5791-041-00. Used during sur

FDA device recall Z-2300-2008 · posted 2008-09-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
An impurity in the metal may affect the strength of the screw, resulting in breakage and/or surgical delays.
Action taken
Zimmer instructed consignees by a letter, dated June 30, 2008, sent via mail or email, to return the product.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
5
Distribution
Florida, China and India.
Date initiated
2008-06-30
Date posted
2008-09-17
Date terminated
2008-12-17
Location
Warsaw, IN

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