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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1030-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.

Recall number
Z-0396-2019
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Product
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1030-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-08-22
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-06-17
Reason
Spin Down RapidFlap nut that interfaces with the outer plate was assembled incorrectly.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Zimmer Biomet conducted recall to the consumer/user level, including any intermediate wholesale or retail consignees. Distributors notified initially via email on 8/22/18. The firm expanded the recall on 10/5/18 to include all lots with lot expiry before 09/18/2023, letters issued via email and FedEx to Distributors/ Risk Managers/Surgeons. Letter identifies issue and requesting removing and return of product. Surgeons will be provided with a letter that identifies the issue and their responsibilities, which include: - Following any specified patient monitoring instructions - Returning Certificate of Acknowledgment to Zimmer Biomet. Hospital risk managers will be provided with a letter identifying the issue. Questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 907-741-4400 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to Benjamin.Blystone@zimmerbiomet.com .
Quantity
11580 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide, Canada Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador Finland France China Ecuador Germany Greece Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Japan Jordan Korea Lebanon Malaysia Netherland Paraguay Peru Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Expiry Date Before: 09/18/2023
510(k) numbers
["K031034"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GXN
Firm FEI
1825034
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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