PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices.

Reported: December 4, 2019 Initiated: August 21, 2019 #Z-0530-2020

Product Description

BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices.

Reason for Recall

Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
1729
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 1729.
Why was this product recalled?
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0530-2020.