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Health product recall

Periarticular and Cancellous Screw (2014-06-23)

Starting date:
June 23, 2014
Posting date:
July 15, 2014
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-40445

Recalled products

  1. Periarticular Screw 4.0mm x 14mm - Fully Threaded
  2. 4.0mm Cancellous Screw Small Hex 20mm - Fully Threaded

Reason

Two lots of screws were commingled. Specifically, screws with etching and machining for lot number 62629432 (PN 00-4840-020-00) were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62628759 (PN 00-2347-022-14) and screws with etching and machining for lot number 62628759 (PN 00-2347-022-14) were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62629432 (PN 00-4840-020-00).

Affected products

A. Periarticular Screw 4.0mm x 14mm - Fully Threaded

Lot or serial number
  • 62628759
Model or catalog number
  • 00-2347-022-14
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

Indiana

UNITED STATES



B. 4.0mm Cancellous Screw Small Hex 20mm - Fully Threaded

Lot or serial number
  • 62629432
Model or catalog number
  • 00-4840-020-00
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

Indiana

UNITED STATES