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Zimmer Inc.: Zimmer Spine Cyclone anterior cervical plate, 3 Level, 54MM (Ti-6Al-4V); REF 600-03-154.

Recall number
Z-1736-2008
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Product
Zimmer Spine Cyclone anterior cervical plate, 3 Level, 54MM (Ti-6Al-4V); REF 600-03-154.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-03-26
Posted
2008-09-01
Terminated
2009-11-12
Reason
The screw locking cap may fracture when the surgeon rotates it into the locked position.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Consignees were notified via voicemail on 3/26/08 and a letter was sent to all distributors on 3/27/08 informing them that the plate should no longer be used and that all lots are being recalled. A letter dated 6/18/08 was issued to implant physicians recommending patient monitoring. Contact Zimmer Spine at 1-952-857-5636 for assistance.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots.
510(k) numbers
["K031214","K040397"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWQ
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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