—#176825

Product

Periarticular Plates - Tibial, Item Nos. 00234700304 00234700306 00234700308 00234700310 00234700312 00234700314 00234700316 00234700404 00234700406 00234700408 00234700410 00234700412 00234700414 00234700416 00234700502 00234700504 00234700506 00234700508 00234700510 00234700512 00234700514 00234700602 00234700604 00234700606 00234700608 00234700610 00234700612 00234700614 00234700704 00234700706 00234700708 00234700710 00234700712 00234700714 00234700716 00234700718 00234700720 00234700804 00234700806 00234700808 00234700810 00234700812 00234700814 00234700816 00234700818 00234700820 00234700904 00234700906 00234700908 00234700910 00234700912 00234700914 00234700916 00234700918 00234700920 00234701004 00234701006 00234701008 00234701010 00234701012 00234701014 00234701016 00234701018 00234701020 00234701104 00234701106 00234701108 00234701110 00234701204 00234701206 00234701208 00234701210 00234701304 00234701306 00234701308 00234701404 00234701406 00234701408 00234703500 00234703600

FDA product code: HRS — Plate, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K142579, K150121
Affected lot / code info: All product manufactured prior to January 2014.

Why it was recalled

Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging change control

Action the firm took

The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers on October 10, 2019. The letter informed customers that the previous version of low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag could potentially adhere to the surface of metal devices. Please note, this is separate from the previous recall for highly polished implants packaged in the previous version of the LDPE bags. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this notification and ensure that pertinent personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Ensure that backup devices for the affected products are available, as per standard orthopedic procedure planning, to reduce the likelihood of an extension of surgery time. 3. Examine devices thoroughly for adherent LDPE bag residue prior to use. Use a backup device if LDPE bag residue is detected. 4. Return any devices which display adherent LDPE bag residue to Zimmer Biomet, consistent with the standard instructions for use regarding the disposition of damaged components. 5. Complete the Certificate of Acknowledgement and return to the firm. 6. Retain a copy of the acknowledgement form with your field action records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility's documentation. If you have further questions or concerns regarding this recall, please call the firm's customer service at 574-371-3071 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 CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Address: 1800 W Center St, Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2304

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distributed nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2019-10-10
Terminated: 2020-05-19
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #176825. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.