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Zimmer Minimally Invasive Solutions Technology Offset Rasp Handle, Left, 45 degrees, non-sterile; Part number 00-7712-03

FDA device recall Z-0671-06 · posted 2006-03-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
A c-clip located near the rasp connection end of the instrument may detach during use and fall into the patient.
Action taken
Firm sales personnel were notified by letter dated 2/8/06 to visit each of their affected accounts and to remove the c-clip from the rasps or to remove the instrument from the hospital and return it to the firm. Similar instructions issued by letter dated 2/27/06 when the recall was extended to the two additional products.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
495 left and right
Distribution
Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Germany, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
Date initiated
2006-02-02
Date posted
2006-03-21
Date terminated
2007-12-05
Location
Warsaw, IN

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