Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm length, Item Number 47-2490-098-01 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires are used during the initial reaming of the intramedullary canal. They also assists in guiding the nail during implantation. The guide wire incorporates either a ball or tapered tip to aid in removal of the intramedullary reamer if it becomes lodged or fails.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All Lot Numbers Expiry Date Before March 2022
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- The design verification for the previous packaging configuration G928 does not cover the 70cm wires. A design verification has been completed to move the 70cm guide wires to a new packaging configuration. As a result, the products packaged in the previous packaging configuration are being removed.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm length, Item Number 47-2490-098-01 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires are used during the initial reaming of the intramedullary canal. They also assists in guiding the nail during implantation. The guide wire incorporates either a ball or tapered tip to aid in removal of the intramedullary reamer if it becomes lodged or fails.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All Lot Numbers Expiry Date Before March 2022
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0551-2018
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