Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. recalls Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 10 mm Length 47483501001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTa…

Recall date

May 4, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1673-2016

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

Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 10 mm Length 47483501001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 14 mm Length 47483501401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 16 mm Length 47483501601 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 24 mm Length 47483502401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 30 mm Length 47483503001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 40 mm Length 47483504001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 75 mm Length 47483507501