Health product recall

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth, ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, Zimmer Natural Nail System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, and Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System, Guide Wire (2018-10-30)

Starting date:
October 30, 2018
Posting date:
November 28, 2018
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-68386

Affected products

  1. M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length or Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length
  2. ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm or 3.0 mm Diameter or Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter
  3. M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire or Humeral Guide Wire or Smooth Guide Wire
  4. Zimmer Natural Nail System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length or 70 cm Length or 2.4 mm Diameter
  5. Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System, Guide Wire, Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for various trauma guide wires due to potential creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening.

Affected products

A. M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length or Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-2255-025-00
  • 00-2255-026-00
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

UNITED STATES


B. ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm or 3.0 mm Diameter or Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 47-2237-033-00
  • 47-2237-037-00
  • 47-2237-038-00
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

UNITED STATES


C. M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire or Humeral Guide Wire or Smooth Guide Wire

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-2255-025-00
  • 00-2255-026-00
  • 47-2255-008-00
  • 47-2255-008-01
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

UNITED STATES


D. Zimmer Natural Nail System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length or 70 cm Length or 2.4 mm Diameter

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 47-2490-097-00
  • 47-2490-098-00
  • 47-2490-098-01
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

UNITED STATES


E. Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System, Guide Wire, Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-2228-024-00
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

UNITED STATES