The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1678-2016·Announced 2016-05-25

Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls Sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws. The affected products are M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screws with 3.5 mm Hex Heads, available in 45 mm and 70 mm lengths.

The recall is being issued because a small hole may be present in the inner tray of these specific lots. The source text does not specify the exact health risks associated with this defect or report any injuries or illnesses.

The recalled products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the UK, Sweden, and Canada. The affected lot numbers are 63295051 and 63293672. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to handle the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 45 mm Length 00225304542 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 70 mm Length 00225307042
Affected units
219

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)

  • LOTS: 63295051 63293672

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 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 12 products in this recall →