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Z-2295-2008

Miller bone cement injector front loading cartridge kit, compatible with Zimmer vacuum mixing system, QTY...

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2008-06-30 / Terminated

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of Miller bone cement injector front loading cartridge kit, compatible with Zimmer vacuum mixing system, QTY - 10, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Cat. No. 5069-52... on . The reason FDA records is "The cartridge is brittle and at increased risk of breakage". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2295-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Miller bone cement injector front loading cartridge kit, compatible with Zimmer vacuum mixing system, QTY - 10, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Cat. No. 5069-52. The product is used for the injection of bone cement.
Product code
JDY Evacuator, Vapor, Cement Monomer
Reason for recall
The cartridge is brittle and at increased risk of breakage.
FDA root cause
Process change control
Action
Each consignee is being notified by letter dated June 30, 2008, which will be sent via mail or email. Consignees are requested to return the product. Contact Zimmer at 1-574-372-4487 for assistance.
Quantity in commerce
257 packages of 10 kits each.
Distribution
Nationwide, Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand.
Product codes and lots
Lot 60750536.