Zimmer GmbH

85 recalls β€’ β€’ Categories: Implants & Prosthetics, Other Medical Devices, Infusion Pumps

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6

Aug 8, 2024 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6

Aug 8, 2024 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Incorrect labeling on the products package. The label on the package shows size 50-18 whereas the implant inside the packaging size 40-14.

Aug 21, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Mislabeled Labeled Avenir MΒΏller Stem size 1, the stem inside the packaging is an Avenir MΒΏller Stem size 2 .

Oct 31, 2018 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

the devices used a different raw material to produce two countersink products which has higher hardness and higher carbon content resulting in device damage.

May 11, 2017 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Product mix-up. The Avenir MΒΏller Stem 6 lateral uncemented might be placed in the packaging of the Avenir MΒΏller Stem 4 standard uncemented and vice versa. Potential for delay in surgery, and/or potential for use of incorrect implant which may in turn lead dismetry in patient and possibly the need for revision.

Jun 30, 2016 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

In some cases it has been difficult or not possible to disassemble the adjusted Dome Centric from the AS Humeral Rasp after initial positioning of the AS Humeral Trial Head which resulted in the whole construct of the Dome Centric with the still assembled AS Humeral Rasp taken out of the humeral canal. This could cause a delay in surgery time or the surgeon could decide to close the wound without finishing the surgery, increasing the infection risk or second use of anesthesia necessary.

May 17, 2016 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

In about 5% of tested samples, the outer tray was found to be compromised. Risks: A damaged outer tray detected during surgery may cause a delay in surgery to obtain another implant. If a compromised packaging is not detected prior or during a surgery by the user, it may lead to periprosthetic infection. This may result in revision or multi-stage revision to treat the infection.

Sep 3, 2015 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’