RecallDepth

Zimmer, Insall/Burstein II Modular Knee System, Tibial Wedge and 2 Screws, Size 59, 7 Deg. x 9.5 mm Height, Tivanium TI-6AL-4V Alloy, sterile; REF 5220-62-01.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 22, 2009).

Company
Zimmer Inc.
Recall Initiated
February 26, 2009
Posted
December 22, 2009
Terminated
February 28, 2011
Recall Number
Z-0555-2010
Quantity
13
Firm Location
Warsaw, IN
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Smaller diameter screws than required were included in the package.

Distribution

USA (Connecticut, Indiana, Pennsylvania), Australia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Lot / Code Info

Lot 07878240.

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Zimmer notified consignees by recall letter dated 2/25/09 instructing them to cease use of the device and to return it. Zimmer distributors and international accounts were notified by email on 2/26/09.

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