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Zimmer Pulsavac Wound Debridement System high capacity intramedullary brush tip, sterile, Zimmer, Dover, Ohio; Catatog N

FDA device recall Z-1698-2009 · posted 2009-07-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The seal on the sterile barrier pouch may be inadequate, resulting in lack of assurance of sterility.
Action taken
Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" notice dated June 8, 2009 informing users of the affected devices and actions to be taken including the return of product and acknowledgement of receipt of notice by returning the Recall Certification Form by fax to 1-330-364-0974.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FQH
Quantity affected
15
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Canada and Japan.
Date initiated
2009-06-08
Date posted
2009-07-23
Date terminated
2009-12-15
Location
Warsaw, IN

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