PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ti-Magna Fx Washer Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-Fx¿ II Femoral Fixation System lag screws for the internal fixation of proximal femoral and supracondylar fractures. The Ti-Magna Fx System is an osteosynthesis item for orthopedic use in open internal fixation of fractures of the femoral neck, condyle, or tibia, etc. The washer prevents the screw head from being buried in the bone.

Reported: November 13, 2013 Initiated: August 28, 2013 #Z-0129-2014

Product Description

Ti-Magna Fx Washer Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-Fx¿ II Femoral Fixation System lag screws for the internal fixation of proximal femoral and supracondylar fractures. The Ti-Magna Fx System is an osteosynthesis item for orthopedic use in open internal fixation of fractures of the femoral neck, condyle, or tibia, etc. The washer prevents the screw head from being buried in the bone.

Reason for Recall

Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The number of samples required for packaging testing, to provide statisti

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
2,632 devices
Distribution
International distribution: Japan only.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ti-Magna Fx Washer Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-Fx¿ II Femoral Fixation System lag screws for the internal fixation of proximal femoral and supracondylar fractures. The Ti-Magna Fx System is an osteosynthesis item for orthopedic use in open internal fixation of fractures of the femoral neck, condyle, or tibia, etc. The washer prevents the screw head from being buried in the bone.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 2,632 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The number of samples required for packaging testing, to provide statisti
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0129-2014.