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Knee Instrument Fixation Screws: 48MM HEADED SCREW 48MM HEADLESS SCREW MIS HEADED SCREW, 48MM MIS HEADLESS SCREW, 48MM
- Recall number
- Z-2546-2014
- Initiated
- July 22, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Quantity
- 972,125 units
App-derived interpretation
design verification test failures
Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced
Package design/selection
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Reason for recall
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Code information
Item Numbers 00579104100, 00579104200, 00598304048, 00598304148 Exp Date Prior to 2023-11
Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution.