U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The cautery cover cap may become dislodged during shipping or handling, the cautery switch may be activated and the cautery may melt or burn through the packaging pouch.
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Consignees were notified to inspect the devices for the defect via letter dated and faxed 7/12/04. A second letter issued 7/15/04 instructing consignees NOT to inspect the product, but to return all units.
“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.