FDAClass IJanuary 2, 2013

Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter recall

Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter, Rx, non-sterile

Why was Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter recalled?

Zimmer Spine has received reports of the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer breaking into fragments when too much lateral force is applied to the Ardis Inserter. If the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer breaks during implantation, surgical delays of up to 60 minutes could occur. Sharp edges of the broken implant may contact and damage adjacent structures, requiring surgical intervention. Observed health risks

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Ardis Inserter, Part number: 3256-01, Lot: 52ZW, 50CL, 53BB, 55AB, 58GS, 58GT, 60JY, 60JZ, 62KP, 63HJ, 64EY, 68AX, 71JE, 75LE Part, 07.00780.701, lot 76CN; part 07.00780.702, lot 76CP;part 07.00900.701, lot 76TR; 07.00900.702, 76TS; 650-0297-01, 70YT; 07.00780.701, 73EC; 07.00780.702, 73EC; 07.00900.701, 76TQ; 650-0239-01, 66PR; 650-0293-01, 70SG ; 650-0293-01, 70SG-R; 650-0179-01, 60CK; 650-0176-01, 60CL; 650-0365-01, 72LP; 07.00780.701, 76CQ; 07.00780.702, 76CR; 07.00780.701, 74EN; 07.00780.702, 74EP; 650-0351-01, 72JH; 650-0351-02, 72JJ; 650-0263-01, 68HL; 650-0208-01, 62FH; 07.00900.701, 76TN; 07.00780.701, 76QG; 07.00780.701, 76LC; 07.00780.702, 76LD;

Product
Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter, Rx, non-sterile
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
315 (172 in USA)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, El Salvador, France and Singapore.
Recall date
January 2, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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