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Zimmer GmbH: Avenir Muller Stem; Item Number: 01.06010.104, Lot Number: 2905496, UDI: (01)00889024479500 (17)220430 (10)2905496

Recall number
Z-1525-2018
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Avenir Muller Stem; Item Number: 01.06010.104, Lot Number: 2905496, UDI: (01)00889024479500 (17)220430 (10)2905496
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-02-28
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2019-10-25
Reason
A potential commingle that could result in the product in the package not matching the product on the outer label.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
On March 7, 2018 Field Safety Corrective Action Notices were hand delivered by Zimmer Biomet team members or their representatives. Customers were instructed to complete the following: 1.Review this notification for awareness of the contents. 2.Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative to quarantine immediately all affected implants. 3.Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the affected implants from your facility. 4.Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement. a. Return a digital copy to fieldaction.emea@zimmerbiomet.com. b. Retain a copy of the Certificate of Acknowledgement with your field action records in the event of a compliance audit of your documentation. 5.If after reviewing the notice you have further questions or concerns please contact your Zimmer Biomet representative.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
There was no distribution to the US. The distribution occurred to the following countries: Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, Canary Islands, Italy, and Thailand.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number: 2905496
510(k) numbers
["K123392"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LZO
Firm FEI
3005233524
Firm city
Winterthur
Firm state
not on file
Firm country
Switzerland

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Published
2026-09-28
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