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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2237-2018STERILITY ISSUE

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedull...

Units Affected
832
Recall Date
May 16, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2237-2018.

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-2237-2018.

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-2237-2018.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedull.... The notice was published on May 16, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 832 units are potentially affected.