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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0530-2020STERILITY ISSUE

BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to fac...

Units Affected
1,729
Recall Date
August 21, 2019
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0530-2020.

Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0530-2020.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0530-2020.

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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to fac.... The notice was published on August 21, 2019 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 1,729 units are potentially affected.