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Health product recall

M/DN Intramedullary 4.5MM Diameter Screws (2015-05-04)

Starting date:
May 4, 2015
Posting date:
June 1, 2015
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-53571

Recalled Products

  1. M/DN Intramedullary 4.5MM Diameter  Screws

Reason

Zimmer is initiating a recall of M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.5mm Diameter Cortical Screws listed as COMP17IBLE with the M/DN system as it was found through review of the design history files that they are not compatible with the M/DN system. The compatibility issue can only occur at worst case print specification wherein multiple features are at maximum material condition (meaning the hole in the nail would need to be as small as possible and the outside diameter of the screw would need to be as large as possible).

Affected products

A. M/DN Intramedullary 4.5MM Diameter  Screws

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw
46580
UNITED STATES