RecallDepth

Zimmer / Abbott Spine Sequoia dorsal height & revision tool, non-sterile; REF 3367-1. Surgical instrument for pedicle screw system.

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

Company
Zimmer Inc.
Recall Initiated
August 20, 2009
Posted
December 22, 2009
Terminated
April 13, 2011
Recall Number
Z-0554-2010
Quantity
215
Firm Location
Warsaw, IN
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

The tip of the instrument may fracture during use.

Distribution

Nationwide, Belgium and New Zealand.

Lot / Code Info

Lots 47PN, 47PP, 49HK, 49HL and 57WL.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Zimmer sent a letter dated 8/17/09 to distributors and consignees on or about 8/20/09. Users were notified of the potential problem via the letter and advised that the instruments will be removed and replaced when a new version of the instrument becomes available (around 10/09).

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