The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02 — Class II medical device recall Z-2187-2012
Terminated recall by Zimmer, Inc., reported 2012-08-22, distributed nationwide. Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws, 26m
| Recall number | Z-2187-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-13 |
| Classified | 2012-08-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-22 |
| Terminated | 2013-09-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Lot numbers | 2649941 |
| Model numbers | 02.03155.026 |
Product
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage.
Reason for recall
Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws, 26mm, distributed in the United States contained incorrect 32 mm screws.
Machine access
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