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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1858-2017

various polyethylene implants BIO PLUG 10MM Product Usage: Non-weight bearing accessory. Sterile, optional speciality components that are non-bioabsorbable, implantable devices designed to be inserted into the medullary canal of a bone during orhtopedic surgery to prevent cement progression in the diaphysis and, therefore, facilitate cement pressurization during the introduction of an implant.

Published April 26, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2017

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide - US Nationwide in the ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COSTA RICA ECUADOR GSCC INDIA ITALY JAPAN KOREA, THE REP OF (SOUTH) MALAYSIA MEXICO PANAMA Singapore SWITZERLAND THAILAND UK
Lot
Item 163005 Lot 309030
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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