Events

Rappel de Device Recall TIB NAIL

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
    66499
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0592-2014
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-11-05
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-12-27
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-05-05
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124090
  • 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
    Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
  • Cause
    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.
  • Action
    On 11/5/2013, Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications were sent to affected distributors, hospital Risk Managers, and doctors informing them of the failure. All distributors were notified via electronic mail. Hospital risk managers, surgeons and distributors with affected inventory within the expiration date of the device will also be notified via courier. The letter identifies the issue, health risks, and their responsibilities. Questions concerning the recall are directed to 1-877-946-2761 Communications outside of the United States will occur approximately two weeks after the United States communications. Zimmer will conduct effectiveness checks in the following way: Distributors/Hospitals/Surgeons 100% of the notifications will be tracked to ensure delivery of the notifications. An inventory certification form will need to be returned from each distributor that certifies that all available affected product from their territory has been returned. Additional notifications via email and FedEx will be sent to those who have not completed the required certification form or returned affected product. Accounts will be deemed unresponsive after 3 attempts.

Device

Device Recall TIB NAIL
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Item #'s:  32-8553-311-59 32-8553-311-61 32-8553-311-63 32-8553-311-65 Lot #s: All lots with an expiration date prior to July 24, 2023
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution.
  • Description du dispositif
    TIB NAIL
  • 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