Implants & Prosthetics

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

The body length of the External Implant 40105D3 Lot 1302762 labeled as 10.5mm in length is in fact 12mm in length.

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Integra LifeSciences has identified through an investigation of complaints that there may be the potential for the shaft of the Malibu Polyaxial Drivers to break during use. None of the complaints reported a patient injury. However, some complaints did indicate the surgery was slightly prolonged while the additional driver provided in the kit was retrieved and used.

Stryker received a report from the field that an incorrect patient-specific Simplex P CMF Customized Implant Kit was delivered to a hospital.

Zest Anchors, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of LOCATOR¿ Implant Attachment Systems because it is currently provided with a label that indicates that the final torque applied to the abutment should be 30 N-cm. It was recently noted by Zest that in order to provide an optimal performance by increasing the factor of safety between the failure load of the abutment screw and the recommend

Exactech is recalling the InteGrip Acetabular Augments due to an out of range condition for an in-vitro biological evaluation standard.

OSSUR initiated this recall of the Symbionic Leg because it may have a possible defect in a small batch of electronics.

The internal protection circuitry on the electrosurgical output that prevents a patient from exposure to DC voltage when the device is activated is being compromised during normal use.

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lot numbers of the 26mm transcatheter heart valve crimper because they may not open sufficiently when the handle is rotated in the full open position. As a result, user may have difficulty fitting a 26mm Sapien transcatheter heart valve into the crimper orifice when preparing the valve for crimping.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed customer complaints regarding an increase in the number of euthyroid patients (those with normal function of the thyroid) demonstrating values above the recommended normal range as published in the Instructions For Use for the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and/or IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi for several lots of Free T3 kits. A positive bias in quality control results was also observed, but the values may remain within the established ranges.

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

Navilyst Medical has recalled a Port Kit with Access Infusion Set due to a possible breach of sterilization barrier.

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

The unit displays an error code of hose kinking when no hose kink is present; the unit fails to monitor the temperature of the water in the blanket as intended and controlling it through the automatic temperature control. This failure could result in temperature injuries to the treatment site; and there have been two reports of electric shock.

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

The unit displays an error code of hose kinking when no hose kink is present; the unit fails to monitor the temperature of the water in the blanket as intended and controlling it through the automatic temperature control. This failure could result in temperature injuries to the treatment site; and there have been two reports of electric shock.