Z-2239-2018Class II

BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated...

Name: Z-2239-2018 BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated...
Creator: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2018-05-16
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2018-05-16 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. began a recall of BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail... on 2018-05-16. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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 packaged in the...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2239-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-05-16
Posted: 2018-06-01
Terminated: 2024-04-05
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 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.
Product code: HTY Pin, Fixation, Smooth
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 packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 16, 2018 on May 16, 2018, to affected consignees via email and FedEx. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were informed of the recall and instructed to take the following actions: Risk Manager Responsibilities: 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. If you have affected product at your facility, assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative and quarantine all affected product. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the affected product from your facility. 3. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement and send to [email protected]. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility. Distributor Responsibilities: 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals within your territory. a. For each return, send a copy of Attachment 1 to [email protected] b. International returns, please request an IRA by emailing [email protected] c. Include a hardcopy of Attachment 1 in each carton of your return shipment for immediate processing. d. Mark RECALL on the outside of the returned cartons. 4. Return the Additional Accounts form to [email protected]. a. Review the list of hospitals included with the email notification sent to your facility, which includes a list of hospitals that have already been notified of this recall. b. Identify whether there are any additional hospitals that Zimmer Biomet has not notified and list these accounts on the Additional Accounts form. Please provide the form in Excel format
Quantity in commerce: 2168
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.
Product codes and lots: 563080 563090 407870 408160 408140 412690 412750 412720 412740 668840 202750 389030 410170 410180 395170 513920 201790 232930 639560 800410 980930 134560 271820 351760 504870 578400 605700 750960 750970 913730 921150 058010 631570 969080 101380 944200 969090 203000 449730 449740 449750 449720 665510 820130 850170 978340 221240 419010 848820 848810 278720 387620 437340 502200 623450 038560 186020 212630 183170 183180 183190 434630 183200 930950 693480

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2239-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2230-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2231-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2232-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2233-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2234-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2235-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2236-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2237-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2238-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2239-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2240-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2241-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15
Z-2242-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-06-27	2018-06-15

Product code HTY

K831005Class IIWire & Steinman PinsKirschner Medical Corp. / cleared 1983-05-18

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