Zimmer Inc. SpeedLink 5.5 Transverse Connector Short 39.5-44mm, non-sterile, 1302-55S Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
SpeedLink 5.5 Transverse Connector Short 39.5-44mm, non-sterile, 1302-55S
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
10FT, 10FX, 10UJ, 10UM, 10ZB, 10ZJ, 10ZL, 11SJ, 12LS, 13WW, 15EA, 15XU, 17YJ, 18JX, 19KS, 20PZ, 22HZ, 27LG, 28NE, 29QZ, 30HM, 30NN, 32HK, 32YT, 34EQ, 34WA, 35HY, 36FC, 36NX, 37XT, 38PE, 38YD, 39JE, 39RF, 40EE, 40TR, 41GZ, 42EA, 43GM, 43TP, 44KM, 45JY, 45NF, 45WR, 55QM, 55QN, 55QP, 56JH, 5NH, 6AU, 6JU, 8BK.
Products Sold
10FT, 10FX, 10UJ, 10UM, 10ZB, 10ZJ, 10ZL, 11SJ, 12LS, 13WW, 15EA, 15XU, 17YJ, 18JX, 19KS, 20PZ, 22HZ, 27LG, 28NE, 29QZ, 30HM, 30NN, 32HK, 32YT, 34EQ, 34WA, 35HY, 36FC, 36NX, 37XT, 38PE, 38YD, 39JE, 39RF, 40EE, 40TR, 41GZ, 42EA, 43GM, 43TP, 44KM, 45JY, 45NF, 45WR, 55QM, 55QN, 55QP, 56JH, 5NH, 6AU, 6JU, 8BK.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling SpeedLink 5.5 Transverse Connector Short 39.5-44mm, non-sterile, 1302-55S due to The firm received complaints that the device was damaged or fractured while the surgeon was bending it prior to implantation. There were also complai. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The firm received complaints that the device was damaged or fractured while the surgeon was bending it prior to implantation. There were also complaints that the cam may dislodge during tightening. The firm added additional instructions for use to reduce the probability of these two types of events.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm provided a revised surgical technique document to the Zimmer spine sales force in January, 2009. The firm will provide an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to speedlink users through the sales force.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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