Instinct¿ Java¿ System — Class II medical device recall Z-1190-2016
Terminated recall by Zimmer Spine, Inc., reported 2016-03-30, distributed nationwide. Zimmer Biomet is initiating a Medical Device Correction Notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting in
| Recall number | Z-1190-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Spine, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-02-12 |
| Classified | 2016-03-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-03-30 |
| Terminated | 2016-08-11 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 2,506 |
Product
Instinct¿ Java¿ System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) . Stabilizes one or more vertebral segments from the thoracic spine to the sacrum during the development of bone tissue.
Reason for recall
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a Medical Device Correction Notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions for use of the Instinct¿ Java¿ System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) and Universal Clamp¿ System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001).
Machine access
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