Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling… — Class II medical device recall Z-0317-2017
Terminated recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., reported 2016-11-02, distributed nationwide. Complaints have been reported that the handpiece is inoperable. The investigation found that the complaints we
| Recall number | Z-0317-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-09-28 |
| Classified | 2016-10-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-11-02 |
| Terminated | 2020-04-16 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA, CN, DE, HK, IN, JP, KR, NL, SG, TW, VE |
| Quantity | 703 |
| Model numbers | 00-5927-040-00 |
Product
Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece
Reason for recall
Complaints have been reported that the handpiece is inoperable. The investigation found that the complaints were related to the lack of preventative maintenance contrary to what is recommended in the instructions for use included with the handpiece. An inoperable device may lead to a delay in surgery
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