The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1111-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls 34 Sterile Bone Fixation Screws

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 34 sterile bone fixation screws due to insufficient sealer calibration data. The affected units were packaged between August 2010 and April 2013.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 34 units of sterile bone fixation screws, specifically item number 47486510002 (6.5 X 100 CANC SCREW, 32M), under product code HWC. These devices are metallic fasteners intended for implantation to fix bone fractures or for bone reconstructions.

The recall was initiated because of insufficient sealer calibration data for products packaged in the firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. The specific lot number for this recall is 61889945.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific lot number and product code. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or a designated facility in accordance with the recall instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Product 13 consists of all product under product code HWC , and same usage: Item no: 47486510002 6.5 X 100 CANC SCREW, 32M Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod
Affected units
34

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • lot no.: 61889945

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 72 recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 72 products in this recall →