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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation Device, Titanium Implant Titanium Implant for surgical repairs of soft tissue.

Recall date
August 22, 2017
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0818-2018
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Distributed domestically to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Distributed internationally to ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, COSTA RICA, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS.

Why it was recalled

Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation was packaged without the tip protectors.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation Device, Titanium Implant Titanium Implant for surgical repairs of soft tissue.

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