Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Bone Screws
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of Mini MagnaFx and MagnaFx cannulated bone screws due to a potential small hole in the inner tray of the sterile packaging.
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, which is generally associated with a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a packaging defect (hole in the tray) that may compromise sterility, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 751 units of Mini MagnaFx and MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System bone screws. The recall involves specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws, including various diameters and lengths of fully and partially threaded screws.
The recall was initiated because a small hole may be present in the inner tray of the sterile packaging for these specific lots. This defect could potentially compromise the sterile integrity of the medical devices.
The affected 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. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice and stop using any affected units.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 20 mm Length 00114205020 Mini Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 36 mm Length 00114205036 Mini MagnaF
- Manufacturer
- Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
- Affected units
- 751
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.
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