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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905605, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.

Z-1736-2018

March 28, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 79682
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
53
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1736-2018

Official wording

Reason: Specific lots of the device were overexposed during EtO sterilization. This may lead to revision due to infection from loss of sterile barrier during over-exposure cycle.

Code information: lot 326900

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Netherlands, Mexico, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Chile, South Korea, and Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Specific lots of the device were overexposed during EtO sterilization. This may lead to revision due to infection from loss of sterile barrier during over-exposure cycle.