FDAClass IIJune 27, 2018

3.2mm X 560mm Cocr THD TIP recall: Sterility Concern

3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails).…

Why was 3.2mm X 560mm Cocr THD TIP 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?

631960 668040 668020 668030 668050 668060 265460 265450 322270 354190 370190 918470 034780 101840 216280 135720 327770 363260 389080 389070 399500 436760 436770 471160 471170 005620 244600 403100 791030 791110 839790 898930 898940 898960 974090 974100 974060 974070 974080 038580 142780 142790 492260 522530 205310 767140 492270 341690 620450 118270 418780 107090 373830 600950 609070 044210 044220 612900 683640 683630 507830 675290 284100 132110 962210

Product
3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails).…
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
2396
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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