FDAClass IIJune 27, 2018

Ball TIP Guide Wire 3.2mmx55cm recall: Sterility Concern

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails).…

Why was Ball TIP Guide Wire 3.2mmx55cm recalled?

The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.

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?

410640 410650 413650 561810 700980 828080 843730 244860 579030 265412 276373 562990 754210 235170 546830 579480 929310 013900 958060 560420 560450 C32280 C32290 E36750 056530 241100 089550 528280 015770 564990 643870 067590 822470 822480 670840 038710 391720 380280 558070 016760 174930 695650 399280 932230 963110

Product
BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails).…
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
1234
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.
Recall date
June 27, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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