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Zimmer Spine Cyclone anterior cervical plate, 2 Level, 44MM (Ti-6Al-4V); REF 600-02-144.

FDA device recall Z-1732-2008 · posted 2008-09-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The screw locking cap may fracture when the surgeon rotates it into the locked position.
Action taken
Consignees were notified via voicemail on 3/26/08 and a letter was sent to all distributors on 3/27/08 informing them that the plate should no longer be used and that all lots are being recalled. A letter dated 6/18/08 was issued to implant physicians recommending patient monitoring. Contact Zimmer Spine at 1-952-857-5636 for assistance.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWQ
Distribution
Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
Date initiated
2008-03-26
Date posted
2008-09-01
Date terminated
2009-11-12
Location
Warsaw, IN

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