DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Numbers: 47-2357-101-14 47-2357-101-18 47-2357-102-14 47-2357-102-18 All lots with an expiration date prior to July 24, 2023
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Numbers: 47-2357-101-14 47-2357-101-18 47-2357-102-14 47-2357-102-18 All lots with an expiration date prior to July 24, 2023

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0588-2014

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