—#176827

Product

Prox Lat Tib Lock Plate and Dist Med Tib Lock Plate Item Nos. 47235700306 47235700308 47235700310 47235700312 47235700314 47235700408 47235700410 47235700412 47235700414 47235700416 47235700504 47235700506 47235700508 47235700510 47235700512 47235700514 47235700518 47235700604 47235700606 47235700608 47235700610 47235700612 47235700614 47235700618 47235700706 47235700708 47235700710 47235700714 47235700808 47235700810 47235700814 47235700906 47235700908 47235700914 47235700918 47235701006 47235701008 47235701010

FDA product code: HRS — Plate, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K111039
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 #176827. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.