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Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the m/l taper and kinectiv stems.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Medical Device Recall Letter on June 4, 2014, to their Distributors. On June 9, 2014, Zimmer sent Medical Device Recall Letters to the physicians. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were instructed:
1. Locate all products from the affected lots and quarantine them immediately, if not previously done so per the May 23, 2014 Notice of Suspension of Loaner Pool.
2. Confirm the physical count of all affected product in loaner pool in your territory and complete the Confirmation of Loaner Pool Inventory and Return Certification Form (Attachment 2), and email a completed copy of Attachment 2 to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmer.com.
3. Return the recalled product along with the completed Confirmation of Loaner Pool Inventory and Return Certification Form (Attachment 2).
4. Identify additional customers that may have used this product in the past 12 months by completing the spreadsheet template provided to you via email or confirm that Zimmer has identified all current customers in your territory.
5. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST.
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Surface finish is different than specified. the implant has 30 grit blast on the exterior of the flange when the print calls for the glass bead blast. the patient may experience pain requiring surgical intervention.
Acción
Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated May 28, 2014 to their customer. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed physician to monitor the patient for any pain that may require surgical intervention. For questions call (574) 372-1570.
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Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.
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Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
Two lots of screws were commingled. screws with etching and machining for lot number 62629432 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62628759; and screws with etching and machining for lot number 62628759 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62629432. the affected product was distributed between 3/6/14 and 4/21/14.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Lot specific letter dated June 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were instructed:
1. Please locate, quarantine, and return the affected product (part number 00-4840-020-00 lot number 62629432 and part number 00-2347-022-14 lot number 62628759) from all inventories.
2. Please note that any hospitals that received direct shipments of this product from Zimmer will be notified via Fed Ex.
3. Please review the list of hospital and surgeons to be provided to your territory via email.
4. Provide the name, address, and phone number of any additional hospitals or surgeons that may have received or used the affected product, or confirm that the list provided is complete.
5. Complete and return Attachment 1.
6. Ensure that a copy of the Risk Managers and Surgeons letter is left with the facilities from which product is removed by providing them with a copy of the letter, if they are not identified as a facility receiving a letter directly from Zimmer.
7. If after reviewing this notification you have questions or concerns, please contact Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761.
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Several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (sal) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current directions for use (dfu) provided with the device.
Acción
Customers were notified 05/08/2014 by a Return Receipt Requested letter from Anspach with an URGENT: Medical Device Labeling Correction announcement, REGARDING: STERRAD 100S Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Technology no longer recommended for sterilization of Anspach products. The letter identified the problem and actions to be taken by the customer. Customers were to complete and return the attached reply form. If the products were distributed further, then those customers should have been notified as well. Customers were to contact Anspach Customer Support at 1-800-327-6887 if they want copies of the revised labeling.
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Integra lifesciences is recalling newport system mis rod, 2 because it may be up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. this could potentially result in the lordosis of the rod not aligning with the handle when the inserter is used in accordance with the current newport mis system surgical technique.
Acción
A customer notification letter was sent on 6/9/14 to their customers and distributors who purchased the Integra NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 to inform them there may be a potential that the hex on some NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 are up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. Customers are instructed to complete and return the customer response form and return by email or fax as indicated on the form. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Service at (866) 942-8698.
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Tritanium patella inserter instrument fracture during implantation. .
Acción
Stryker Orthopaedics issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letters/Notification Acknowledgement forms dated May 7, 2014 to their customers via Fed-Ex on May 7, 2014. The notification informs the customers of the issue(s) with the affected product; potential hazards; and how to identify and handle any affected product. Customers were instructed to return any affected product to Stryker Orthopaedics and fill out and return the enclosed Notification Acknowledgement form. For questions call (1-201-972-2100).
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Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
Causa
A complaint was received in which it was reported that an 8-hole plate from lot 62276042 had an enlarged hole that is unable to lock the screw, which resulted in the screw head pulling through plate hole.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 17, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers.
They instructed their distributors to do the following:
1. Please locate, quarantine, and return the affected product (part number 00-2358-014-04; lot 62276042) from all inventories.
2. Please note that any hospitals that received direct shipments of this product from Zimmer will be sent a copy of the Risk Manager and Surgeon letter directly. Additionally, Risk Managers and Surgeon that were identified via invoice data will also receive a letter directly.
3. Please review the list of hospital and surgeons to be provided to your territory via email.
4. Provide the name, address, and phone number of any additional hospitals or surgeons that may have received or used the affected product, or confirm that the list provided is complete.
5. Complete and return Attachment 1.
6. Ensure that a copy of the Risk Managers and Surgeons letter is left with the facilities from which product is removed by providing them with a copy of the letter, if they are not identified as a facility receiving a letter directly from Zimmer.
7.If after reviewing this notification you have questions or concerns, please call 1-877-946-2761.
They instructed the Surgeons and Risk Managers to do the following:
1. Review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents.
2. Inspect inventory for part number 00-2358-014-04; lot number 62276042. Quarantine the device and contact your Zimmer sales representative to remove and return the affected device.
3. If after reviewing this notification you have questions concerning this notification, please call 1-877-946-2761.
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Alphatec spine is recalling the 2.1mm fixed depth drill 10mm because they received a report that the instrument malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use.
Acción
Alphatec Spine, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification letter dated June 20, 2014, June 26, 2014, to all affected customers. Alphatec Spine received a report of the 10mm fixed depth drill from this lot which malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use. The letter informs the customers of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to confirm that they received the notification letter by completing the customer response form. Completed forms are to be sent to Alphatec Spine at 5818 El Camino Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Customers may also return forms by fax at (760) 431-0289. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Alphatec Spine's Customer Service Department on how to return the affected product.
For questions regarding this recall call 760-431-9286.
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spinal fixation - Product Code NKB
Causa
Innovasis is recalling the excella ii standard pedicle screw due to mislabeling of the size and catalog number.
Acción
Distributors were notified by e-mail on 7/7/14, with attached copies of the written letter and forms to be printed, signed and returned to Innovasis. Distributors have been instructed to return all inventory in stock.
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Persona distal valgus alignment guide collet locks are seizing in the 'unlocked' position.
Acción
An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated, July 31, 2014, was issued to consignees. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, the risks, and responsibilities. Risk managers and surgeons are to review the notification and the updated surgical technique provided in Attachment 1; as well as, ensure that all affected personnel are aware of the contents. Questions or concerns should be directed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761.
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Prosthesis, hip, femoral component, cemented, metal - Product Code JDG
Causa
Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of 20 production lots of moore hip prosthesis long fenestrated stems due to packaging design verification test failures. specifically, 9 of 16 test samples failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the moore hip stem breached either the inner or outer package tray. zimmer has not received any complaints of damaged package trays for these 20 lot.
Acción
On July 1, 2014 Zimmer, Inc. issued recall notification to their consignees via letter. This notice was issued to affected distributors and hospitals with instructions for returning the affected product. Distributors were sent a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating and removing the affected product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals and surgeons who have previously implanted the affected product and providing related contact information (name, address, and phone number). Distributors are to return on-hand affected products to Zimmer and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. Hospital risk managers and surgeons were provided with a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating the affected product and returning it to their Zimmer sales representative.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
Acción
On July 23, 2014, Zimmer issued recall notification to their consignees. Distributors were notified via electronic mail and courier. Recall notification included a description of the issue, affected product, possible risks to patient, and instructions for responding to the recall.
Questions or concerns regarding the recall are directed to Zimmer customer call center @ 1-800-348-2759 M-F, 8am-8pm ET.
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Ortho development is recalling various pivot bipolar cup, patella, ps tibial insert, uc tibila insert, and ck tibil insert because the foil pouches did not properly seal, allowing air to seep back into the pouch after sealing which increases the risk that the material properties of the implant would be substantially degraded due to oxidation.
Acción
Ortho Development notified all affected consignees/distributors of the recall via email on July 11, 2014 which included a list of the affected product (part numbers, lot numbers and quantities) under their control. An RMA number and return shipping label were also included with the email. Emails were followed up with phone calls to verify receipt of the notification.