French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of the withdrawal of a lot made by the company Nephrotek. The affected users received the enclosed mail (24/01/2017) (381 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700231, R1700232, R1700236, R1700811.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a batch withdrawal carried out by Endologix. The affected users have received the attached mail (19/01/2017) (298 KB). This measure follows a previous security information posted on January 18, 201.. Further investigations by the Agency are under way. This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700287.
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.
Product complaints indicated that the part and lot numbers on the packaging differed from the physical product inside the packaging. risk of delay in surgery.
Acción
Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall (REMOVAL) LOT SPECIFIC notifications dated December 19, 2016, to the affected distributors and Risk Managers and Distributors via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.
Risk Manager Responsibilities:
1. Review this notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents.
2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative quarantine all affected product.
3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the affected product from your facility.
4. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement.
a. Return a digital copy to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
b. Retain a copy of the Acknowledgement Form with your recall records in the event of a compliance audit of your facilities documentation.
5. If after reviewing this notice you have further questions or concerns please call 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of the call center operating hours will receive a prompt to record a voicemail or be transferred to an on-call representative in the case of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be sent by email to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
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. Complete the Certification of Acknowledgement portion of Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form
a. Return a digital copy to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com within three (3) days.
4. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and affected hospitals within your territory along with a completed Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal action carried out by DEPUY SYNTHES. The users concerned have received the attached mail (07/02/2017) (28 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700322.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by COVIDIEN LLC. The users concerned received the attached mail (19/01/2017) (526 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700356.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of the withdrawal of a lot made by the company Biosynex .. The users concerned received the attached mail (21/02/2017) (106 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700419.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal action carried out by GROUPE LEPINE. The users concerned have received the attached mail (17/01/2017) (40 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700516.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a batch withdrawal action carried out by STANMORE IMPLANTS. The affected users have received the attached mail (20/01/2017) (221 KB). This safety action is registered with the ANSM under the number R1700521.
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.
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Introducer, Catheter - Product Code DYB
Causa
The tip of the stiffened cannula might break during use
and remain in the patient.
Acción
Recall letters were sent to each customer on November 26, 2002 advising them of the recall and to return stocks on hand.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by SIEMENS Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. (Nowak). The concerned users have received the enclosed mail (18/01/2017) (121 ko) .. This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700526.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a withdrawal of lots made by the company SIEMENS .. The users concerned have received the attached mail (18/01/2017) (114 ko) .. This action of security is registered at the ANSM under the number R1700527.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by the company Bausch & Lomb. The users concerned have received the attached mail (18/01/2017) (206 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700611.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a withdrawal of products by Vigmed AB. The users concerned received the attached mail (20/01/2017) (694 KB). This safety action is registered with ANSM under the number R1700715.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal by Life Partners. The users concerned received the attached mail (19/01/2017) (187 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under number R1700789.
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.
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Drape, surgical - Product Code KKX
Causa
Cloudy/waxy appearance with potential to transfer waxy substance to the patient, and potential for drape to tear.
Acción
Firm issued field safety notice to all customers on March 16, 2015. Field safety notice includes acknowledgement form to be returned to recalling firm. A second letter was sent on May 12, 2015 to inform users that the date that the drape product unaffected by the issue will not be availalble untisl October/November 2015, not May 2015 as stated in the original communication.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal action carried out by NEWDEAL. The users concerned have received the attached mail (24/01/2017) (199 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1700969.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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Cancels and replaces the information released on 31/01/2017 - Addition of the list of lots concerned. ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by DIAGNOSTICA STAGO. The users concerned received the enclosed mail (31/01/2017) (26 KB). List of affected lots (31/01/2017) (108 KB) This security action is registered with the ANSM under the number R1701049.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal action carried out by GROUPE LEPINE. The users concerned have received the attached mail (31/01/2017) (36 KB). This safety action is registered with the ANSM under the number R1701057.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by CAIR LGL. The users concerned received the attached mail (27/01/2017) (807 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1701069.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a batch withdrawal carried out by PETERS Surgical. The affected users have received the attached mail (27/01/2017) (998 KB). This safety action is registered with the ANSM under the number R1701166.
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.
Potential component failure resulting in inoperability.
Acción
Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent Product Recall notification letter dated May 15, 2015 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to inspect inventory, quarantine immediately and return to the address listed on the inventory Return Certification Form.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by BECTON DICKINSON. The affected users received the attached mail (27/01/2017) (184 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1701244.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a batch removal action carried out by Biospine Implants / S14 Implants. The users concerned received the attached mail (10/02/2017) (49 KB). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1701703.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. The users concerned have received the attached letter (07/02/2017) (526 ko). This safety action is registered at ANSM under the number R1701745.
French data is current through early September 2018. All of the data comes from L’Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and France.
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The ANSM has been informed of the implementation of a lot withdrawal carried out by COVIDIEN LLC. The users concerned have received the attached letter (04/05/2017) (399 KB). This safety action is registered with the ANSM under the number R1701778.