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Zimmer Inc.: Zimmer Most Hinged Tibia Baseplate Spacer, size 1, 6 mm, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 5020-06-001. Component used to augment uni- and bi-compartmental defects and is manufactured from Ti-6A1-4V Alloy.

Recall number
Z-0996-2009
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Product
Zimmer Most Hinged Tibia Baseplate Spacer, size 1, 6 mm, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 5020-06-001. Component used to augment uni- and bi-compartmental defects and is manufactured from Ti-6A1-4V Alloy.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-01-29
Posted
2009-03-09
Terminated
2009-11-12
Reason
The package contains 11 mm screws instead of the specified 6 mm screws.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
The consignee in Germany was notified by an Urgent: Device Recall letter dated 1/29/09, and delivered by email on 2/19/09. The letter stated the reason for the recall and clinical implications. The firm asked the consignee to stop using the provisional and quarantine it immediately; physically count all affected product and record data on the Inventory Return Certification Form included with letter; fax a copy of the completed form to Zimmer, Inc at 574-371-8603; request an IRA from Lindsey Arnett; and return recalled product along with completed Inventory Return Certification Form and IRA to Simmer Distribution Center. The letter states that credit will be issued upon receipt of the returned product. Also, if product has been further distributed, a copy of the recall letter should be provided to the customers. Questions or assistance should be directed to Zimmer, Inc at 1-800-613-6131.
Quantity
3
Distribution
International Distribution only -- Country of Germany.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 1635572.
510(k) numbers
K013031
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KRO
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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