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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Device (Within an ACL Kit) Product Usage: To provide fixation of soft tissue grafts within the tibial tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.

Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: October 11, 2017 #Z-1072-2018

Product Description

TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Device (Within an ACL Kit) Product Usage: To provide fixation of soft tissue grafts within the tibial tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.

Reason for Recall

Gamma sterilization validation testing indicates the sterilization dose for the product may not be adequate.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Device (Within an ACL Kit) Product Usage: To provide fixation of soft tissue grafts within the tibial tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc..
Why was this product recalled?
Gamma sterilization validation testing indicates the sterilization dose for the product may not be adequate.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1072-2018.