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Rappel de Device Recall NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Zimmer, Inc..

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    62499
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2187-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-07-13
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-08-10
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-09-24
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110764
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Cause
    Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of ncb polyaxial locking plate system ncb screws, 26mm, distributed in the united states contained incorrect 32 mm screws.
  • Action
    The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 13, 2012, to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to locate the implicated lot in their inventory and user accounts; return all packaged units of this lot; and provide Zimmer with the name, complete mailing address, and phone number of each user facility and surgeon that have used the product via E-mail to dawn.kindle@zimmer.com. Zimmer will send a follow-up Urgent Recall notification to these sub-accounts with instructions to verify the screw length of any screws already in the implant rack inventory prior to use in surgery. All implicated product is to be returned. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the Inventory Return Certification form to Zimmer via fax at +1-574-372-4265. If you have any questions about this correction and/or product removal, contact Zimmer at +1-877-946-2761.

Device

Device Recall NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part number 02.03155.026, lot 2649941
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, IL, IN, ME and NJ.
  • Description du dispositif
    The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile || Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Zimmer, Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA