Phoenix Antegrade Femoral Nail Trochanteric and Piriformis fossa — Class II medical device recall Z-0773-2018
Terminated recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., reported 2018-03-07, distributed nationwide. Fracture of the bolt connecting the insertion guide to the intramedullary nail during insertion of the femoral
| Recall number | Z-0773-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-09-13 |
| Classified | 2018-02-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-03-07 |
| Terminated | 2020-04-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 337 units |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Model numbers | 14-442093 |
Product
Phoenix Antegrade Femoral Nail Trochanteric and Piriformis fossa, Model#14-442093 Antegrade Femoral Connecting Bolt. orthopedic instrument
Reason for recall
Fracture of the bolt connecting the insertion guide to the intramedullary nail during insertion of the femoral nail.
Machine access
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