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Z-0537-2013Class II

Coonmad/morrey Total Elbow Elbow Component Replacement Set Bushings & Pins for Use W/size Regular Elbow Elbow...

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2012-11-19 / Terminated

Zimmer, Inc. began a recall of COONMAD/MORREY TOTAL ELBOW ELBOW COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SET BUSHINGS & PINS FOR USE W/SIZE REGULAR ELBOW ELBOW COMP REPLACEMENT-REG SET STERILE PROD CLASS: 4100... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin instead of the required Regular Inner Pin in the Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Replacement Set and the New Ulnar Revision Kit". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0537-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
COONMAD/MORREY TOTAL ELBOW ELBOW COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SET BUSHINGS & PINS FOR USE W/SIZE REGULAR ELBOW ELBOW COMP REPLACEMENT-REG SET STERILE PROD CLASS: 4100 OPERATION:9000 QTY/PKG:1 Product Usage: The ulnar and humeral components are connected by placing the hollow, outer axis pin across the two components and securing It with the solid Internal axis pin. The Inner and outer pin connection Is articulation point of the placement elbow.
Product code
JDC Prosthesis, Elbow, Constrained, Cemented
Reason for recall
Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin instead of the required Regular Inner Pin in the Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Replacement Set and the New Ulnar Revision Kit .
FDA root cause
Process change control
Action
Zimmer sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 19, 2012 to Distributors, Risk Managers/ Implanting Surgeons, and direct accounts. The notice describes the product, problem, risks and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to immediately locate, quarantine and return affected product with the completed Inventory Return Certification form to Zimmer Product Service Department, 1777 West center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 (US accounts) or Zimmer International Logistics GmbH, ATTN: Fao Tanja Herold (Recall Warsaw), Max-Immelmann-Allee 12 79427 Eschbach Germany for international accounts. If an implant is removed from customer inventory, they were directed to provide a copy of the Risk Manager letter upon retrieval of that implant(s) to ensure all facilities are aware of the removal. Surgeons are asked to consider risk information in the letter should a patient present with unexplained symtoms. Hospitals that received direct shipments from the Warsaw Distribution Center will be sent a copy of the Risk Manager letter directly. Questions and concerns along with information on any implanted product is to be addressed to [email protected] using the provided spreadsheet or contact Zimmer at 1-800-447-5633.
Quantity in commerce
23
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - USA nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Germany, Finland, Japan, Italy, San Juan, Switzerland, and UK.
Product codes and lots
Catalog 32-8106-000-03; Lot 61644802

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0537-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0537-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0538-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated