Drug recall

3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated…

FDA recall event 80193 · Class II · Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 80193
Recall numbers Z-2230-2018, Z-2231-2018, Z-2232-2018, Z-2233-2018, Z-2234-2018, Z-2235-2018, Z-2236-2018, Z-2237-2018, Z-2238-2018, Z-2239-2018, Z-2240-2018, Z-2241-2018 and 1 more
Recalling firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products 3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone., 3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone., BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 2.0MMX60CM; 469020 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone., BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone., BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM; 469060 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone. and 8 more
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires…
Initiation date May 16, 2018
Report date Jun 27, 2018
Termination date Apr 5, 2024
City Warsaw
State IN
Country United States
FEI number 1825034

At a glance

  • 10–99 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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