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Z-1302-2019Class II

T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531)

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2019-03-28 / Terminated

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. began a recall of T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1302-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.
Product code
HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Urgent Medical Device Removal and Notice of Discontinuation notification letters dated 3/28/19 were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions or concerns call customer service at 574-371-307.
Quantity in commerce
5885
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC< SD< TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 13422A 13869A 13870A 14042A 14048A 14090A 14090B 14090C 14090D 14090E 14194A 14194C 14194E 14194F 14194G 14224A 14827A 14827C 14827D 14827E 14827F 14895A 14895B 15015A 15167A 15167C 15310A 15310B

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1302-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1302-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1303-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated