Product 4 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482002603 2.0 X 26 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482002803 2.0 X 28 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003203 2.0 X 32 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003403 2.0 X 34 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003603 2.0 X 36 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003803 2.0 X 38 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004003 2.0 X 40 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004203 2.0 X 42 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004403 2.0 X 44 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004603 2.0 X 46 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004803 2.0 X 48 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482005003 2.0 X 50 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482702000 2.7 X 20 CORT SCREW HEX Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    lot no.61951256 62230459 61907760 61907764 61926199 62261661 61926201 61907767 61907769 61907771 61909381 62230462 61907772 61196133 61907773 62020888 61920808
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Reason for Recall:
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Product 4 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482002603 2.0 X 26 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482002803 2.0 X 28 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003203 2.0 X 32 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003403 2.0 X 34 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003603 2.0 X 36 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482003803 2.0 X 38 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004003 2.0 X 40 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004203 2.0 X 42 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004403 2.0 X 44 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004603 2.0 X 46 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482004803 2.0 X 48 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482005003 2.0 X 50 CORT SCREW CRUCI 47482702000 2.7 X 20 CORT SCREW HEX Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

lot no.61951256 62230459 61907760 61907764 61926199 62261661 61926201 61907767 61907769 61907771 61909381 62230462 61907772 61196133 61907773 62020888 61920808

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1102-2016

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