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Rappel de Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener

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 Biomet, 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
    79263
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1072-2018
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2017-10-11
  • Statut de l'événement
    Open, Classified
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161790
  • 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
    Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
  • Cause
    Gamma sterilization validation testing indicates the sterilization dose for the product may not be adequate.
  • Action
    Zimmer Biomet sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated October 16, 2017 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review inventory and quarantine affected product, which will be returned to Biomet through a sales representative. Questions or concerns can be directed to 574-371-3071

Device

Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    The kits that include the TunneLoc products, ACL in a box, PNs 906532, 906533, 906534, and 906535 are packed in a box alongside the Instructions for use and is distributed non-sterile .
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Description du dispositif
    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.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • 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