The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1156-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls 119 Sterile Bone Fixation Appliances

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 119 sterile bone fixation appliances due to insufficient sealer calibration data. The affected products 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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a potential sterility issue due to calibration data, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 119 units of sterile single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories. The affected products include specific proximal dorsal ulna plates and proximal medial tibial plates manufactured under product code HRS. These devices are intended to be implanted for the fixation of fractures or joint fusion.

The recall is being conducted because of insufficient sealer calibration data for products packaged in the firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The source text notes that the affected products are sterile.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Product 58 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234800904 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800906 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800908 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800910 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801004 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234801006 PRO
Affected units
119

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 →