Product 5 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482701001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 10MM, S 47482701201 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 12MM, S 47482701401 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 14MM, S 47482701601 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 16MM, S 47482701801 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 18MM, S 47482702001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 20MM, S 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: 61920802 62254418 61920804 61920805 61920806 62040737 61920807 62040736 61929794 62040738
  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 5 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482701001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 10MM, S 47482701201 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 12MM, S 47482701401 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 14MM, S 47482701601 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 16MM, S 47482701801 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 18MM, S 47482702001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 20MM, S 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: 61920802 62254418 61920804 61920805 61920806 62040737 61920807 62040736 61929794 62040738

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1103-2016

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