Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 10 mm Length 47483501001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 14 mm Length 47483501401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 16 mm Length 47483501601 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 24 mm Length 47483502401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 30 mm Length 47483503001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 40 mm Length 47483504001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 75 mm Length 47483507501

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    LOTS: 63252354 63283819 63308551 63252355 63312340 63252350 63283820 63243831
  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 Manufacturing B.V.
Reason for Recall:
A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 10 mm Length 47483501001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 14 mm Length 47483501401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 16 mm Length 47483501601 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 24 mm Length 47483502401 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 30 mm Length 47483503001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 40 mm Length 47483504001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 75 mm Length 47483507501

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

LOTS: 63252354 63283819 63308551 63252355 63312340 63252350 63283820 63243831

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1673-2016

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