Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. recalls Trilogy self-tapping bone screw Bone screw 4.5x25 selftap 00625004525 Bone screw 4.5x50 selftap 00625004550 Bone screw…

Recall date

May 4, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1684-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.

Why it was recalled

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

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

What was recalled

Trilogy self-tapping bone screw Bone screw 4.5x25 selftap 00625004525 Bone screw 4.5x50 selftap 00625004550 Bone screw 6.5x15 selftap 00625006515 Bone screw 6.5x20 selftap 00625006520 Bone screw 6.5x25 selftap 00625006525 Bone screw 6.5x30 selftap 00625006530