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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
데이터 추가 비고
Passer - Product Code HWQ
원인
There may be a separation
and an insufficient weld between the spring and washer. the weld between the spring and washer may fracture,
causing the mamba suture passer instruments jaw to not actuate properly.
6 complaints have been received in which 3 have been reported with a delay up to 10 minutes.
조치
On 12/2/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors and hospital risk managers via courier with instructions to locate and return the affected products. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.