Medical Device
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Z-0619-2011

Inter-Op Acetabular System Hooded Trial Insert size 32mm/57mm, non-sterile, REF 9363-32-057, Zimmer, Warsaw...

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2010-11-15 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of Inter-Op Acetabular System Hooded Trial Insert size 32mm/57mm, non-sterile, REF 9363-32-057, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN on . The reason FDA records is "Mislabeled - Device packages labeled as hooded trial inserts contain standard trial inserts". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0619-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Inter-Op Acetabular System Hooded Trial Insert size 32mm/57mm, non-sterile, REF 9363-32-057, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN.
Product code
HWT Template
Reason for recall
Mislabeled - Device packages labeled as hooded trial inserts contain standard trial inserts.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
Zimmer contacted the two affected accounts directly by phone on November 15, 2010 to inform them of the recall. Zimmer will monitor the return of the affected instruments and account for the outstanding instruments until the removal action is complete. Each of the affected accounts will be provided with a new trial insert, manufactured and packaged with the correct component. The accounts will be asked to return the affected units back to Zimmer where the returned product will be destroyed. Customers can contact Zimmer at 574 371-8852 concerning this recall.
Quantity in commerce
3
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US in the states of KS and UT, and the country of Canada.
Product codes and lots
61438482