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The firm is initiating a recall due to the potiential for the spring clip to break off during use and fall into the surgical site. the firm has received 24 complaints of the spring breaking, four of which were reported that the patient had to undergo additional x-rays to ensure the fractured clip had not been left in-vivo.
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The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice dated March 14, 2011 to its Consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to stop using the device and quarantine immediately; carry out a physical count of all affected product in their territory and record this data on the Inventory Return Certification Form and fax to (574) 372-4265; ensure they have provided acknowledgement via "email return receipt" upon receiving notification; return the recalled product along with the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and Sterilization Certification Form to: Zimmer Distribution Center, Attn: Product Service, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580-Note: The instrument must be returned even if the spring clip is not missing from the instrument; and if they distributed these affected lots further, provide a copy of this letter to the those customers when they implement these recall instructions. The letter stated that a new or refurbished instrument with a redesigned spring clip will be provided as replacement for the recalled device.
For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the recall, please contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide)including states of: HI, CA, NY, MI, IN, GA, FL, WI, MN, NJ, IL, VA, TX, NC, PA, MS, WA, OR, OH, KS, TN, NH, AZ, NV, UT and AK and countries of : Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore and Sweden.
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NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION FEMORAL AND PROVISIONAL IMPACTOR/EXTRACTOR, NONSTERILE, REF 00-5901-026-00, Zimmer UK, Ltd., Zimmer Warsaw, IN. || Intended use: The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
“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.