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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT

Reported: January 8, 2014 Initiated: November 5, 2013 #Z-0588-2014

Product Description

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT

Reason for Recall

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
42, 065 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 42, 065 units total.
Why was this product recalled?
Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 8, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0588-2014.