Zimmer Inc. Zimmer Sirus Intramedullary nail for tibia, cannulated, diameter 12 L, 330 mm, sterile, Zimmer GmbH, Winterthur, Switzerland; REF 02.02631.233. The device is used in orthopedic trauma surgeries for stabilization of tibial bone fractures. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer Sirus Intramedullary nail for tibia, cannulated, diameter 12 L, 330 mm, sterile, Zimmer GmbH, Winterthur, Switzerland; REF 02.02631.233. The device is used in orthopedic trauma surgeries for stabilization of tibial bone fractures.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number 2385866.
Products Sold
Lot Number 2385866.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer Sirus Intramedullary nail for tibia, cannulated, diameter 12 L, 330 mm, sterile, Zimmer GmbH, due to The package is labeled as containing 330 mm length nails, but actually contains 300 mm length nails.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The package is labeled as containing 330 mm length nails, but actually contains 300 mm length nails.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Distributors were initially notified by phone on March 23, 2009. Distributors and user accounts were notified by an "Urgent: Device Recall" letter dated March 31, 2009. The letter described the affected product, reason for recall, risks to health, other information and actions for customers. Customers were instructed to quarantine recalled product and to return it to the Zimmer Distribution Center. For questions about the recall, contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
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