Zimmer Inc. Zimmer Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System Bone Screw, 4.5 mm dia., 25 mm length, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile, Catalog no. 47-1155-25-05 (47115502505). Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System Bone Screw, 4.5 mm dia., 25 mm length, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile, Catalog no. 47-1155-25-05 (47115502505).
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 15550200 and 19495400.
Products Sold
Lots 15550200 and 19495400.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System Bone Screw, 4.5 mm dia., 25 mm length, tivanium TI-6AL-4 due to Lack of assurance of sterility, as the sterile barrier packaging may have been compromised.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of assurance of sterility, as the sterile barrier packaging may have been compromised.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Hospital accounts were notified via recall letter dated 6/26/06 and distributor accounts were notified via recall letter dated 6/28/06 to return the product. Recall was extended to additional lots via recall letter dated 7/26/06.
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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