PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.

Reported: June 27, 2018 Initiated: May 16, 2018 #Z-2239-2018

Product Description

BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.

Reason for Recall

The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
2168
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 2168.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2239-2018.