3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short Trauma Fixation Systems (2018-03-23)

Starting date:

March 23, 2018

Posting date:

April 13, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-66416

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short Trauma Fixation Systems

Reason

Zimmer Biomet has received reports of 3.5mm inserters fracturing and remaining in the end cap. The scope of this recall is isolated to product manufactured before the design change in March 2017.

Affected products