Zimmer Inc. Zimmer Hemovac Wound Drainage Device Infection Control Kits, Catalog Number/REF: 00-2550-001-10, 400 ml INF. Cntrl. Kit w/ 3/32" drain, 2.4 mm, 7Fr, PVC, 107 cm, small, sterile, latex free, Rx only; Sold in packages of 10, which contain packages of 1 and 5; Zimmer U.K. Ltd., Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Zimmer, Dover, Ohio. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer Hemovac Wound Drainage Device Infection Control Kits, Catalog Number/REF: 00-2550-001-10, 400 ml INF. Cntrl. Kit w/ 3/32" drain, 2.4 mm, 7Fr, PVC, 107 cm, small, sterile, latex free, Rx only; Sold in packages of 10, which contain packages of 1 and 5; Zimmer U.K. Ltd., Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Zimmer, Dover, Ohio.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 60009294, 60075254, 60101562, 60156041, 60215686, 60271994, 60314032, 60389073, 60440024, 60506573 and 60590575.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 60009294, 60075254, 60101562, 60156041, 60215686, 60271994, 60314032, 60389073, 60440024, 60506573 and 60590575.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer Hemovac Wound Drainage Device Infection Control Kits, Catalog Number/REF: 00-2550-001-10, 40 due to Leakage: The kits may disassemble at the fluid collection port, which would present a risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens to health care provide. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Leakage: The kits may disassemble at the fluid collection port, which would present a risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens to health care providers should it occur during use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified via Urgent Infection Control Recall letter dated 1/31/08 to examine their inventory and return the recalled lots. Custom kit packers were instructed in the same letter to recall these products/lots from their own customers.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026