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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2820-2015

Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.

Published October 7, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 27, 2015

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

Product labeling of these sterile guide wires (external carton label and patient record label) states a 10-year expiration date. Package testing supports a 5-year expiration date for these same guide wires.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands., and to the countries of Canada, Brazil, Algeria, Mexico, Austria, Taiwan, Belgium, Hong Kong, Croatia, Singapore, Denmark, Bahamas, Egypt, Panama, Finland, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Japan,Italy, Haiti, Jordan, Malaysia, Kenya, India, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.
Lot
00-2228-024-00 2.4MM Diameter Bullet Tip Guide Wire; 00-2255-025-00 Humeral Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm 70cm Length; 00-2255-026-00 Humeral Bullet Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2237-033-00 Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2237-037-00 3.0MM Diameter Smooth Guide Wire 100cm Length; 47-2237-038-00 Bullet Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2255-008-00 Ball Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2255-008-01 Ball Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length All non-expired, distributed lots with a 10 year expiration date on the label.
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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