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Zimmer had determined that two lots of these tibial implants have incorrectly positioned or missing flange plugs that were not seated in the device upon receipt to the customer. a missing flange plug could lead to a delay of surgery or possibility of wear leading to more surgery.
조치
The firm sent an URGENT MARKET WITHDRAWAL to its sales force and distributors on 1/26/2010. The letter identifies the affected product and explains the reason for the Market Withdrawal. The letter also explains the clinical implications and instructs consignees to locate any unused devices and quarantine them immediately. A physical count should be carried out of all affected devices and recorded on the Inventory Return Certification Form that's included with the letter. A copy of the letter should be faxed to Zimmer, Inc. and the affected product should be returned along with the form to the firm.
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Canada, Singapore Australia, and India.
제품 설명
NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solution Stemmed Tibial || Component Precoat Size 3, REF 00-5980-037-01, Sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN. || Intended for mating with a UHMWPE articular surface and Zimaloy Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy femoral component and is indicated for cemented use only.
“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.