GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intr...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2234-2018.
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.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2234-2018.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- 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-2234-2018.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intr.... The notice was published on May 16, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 449 units are potentially affected.