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Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 29, 2015 Zimmer Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All lots. Part numbers: 00-2253-020-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 20MM 00-2253-022-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 22.5MM 00-2253-025-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 25MM 00-2253-027-45 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.5mm Dia. Cortical Screw 00-2253-030-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 30MM 00-2253-032-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 32.5MM 00-2253-035-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 35MM 00-2253-037-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 37.5MM 00-2253-040-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 40MM 00-2253-042-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 42.5MM 00-2253-045-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 45MM 00-2253-047-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 47.5MM 00-2253-050-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 50MM 00-2253-052-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 52.5MM 00-2253-055-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 55MM 00-2253-057-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 57.5MM 00-2253-060-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 60MM 00-2253-062-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 62.5MM 00-2253-065-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 65MM 00-2253-067-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 67.5MM 00-2253-070-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 70MM 00-2253-072-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 72.5MM 00-2253-075-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 75MM 00-2253-077-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 77.5MM 00-2253-080-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 80MM 00-2253-082-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 82.5MM 00-2253-085-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 85MM 00-2253-087-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 87.5MM 00-2253-090-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 90MM
  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:
The entire scope of 4.5mm Cortical Screws listed as compatible with the M/DN system is not compatible with the M/DN system. This has the potential to lead to a situation in which the screw would bind upon entering the nail and have to be removed during the surgery or removal of the screw after fracture healing.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lots. Part numbers: 00-2253-020-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 20MM 00-2253-022-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 22.5MM 00-2253-025-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 25MM 00-2253-027-45 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.5mm Dia. Cortical Screw 00-2253-030-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 30MM 00-2253-032-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 32.5MM 00-2253-035-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 35MM 00-2253-037-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 37.5MM 00-2253-040-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 40MM 00-2253-042-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 42.5MM 00-2253-045-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 45MM 00-2253-047-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 47.5MM 00-2253-050-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 50MM 00-2253-052-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 52.5MM 00-2253-055-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 55MM 00-2253-057-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 57.5MM 00-2253-060-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 60MM 00-2253-062-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 62.5MM 00-2253-065-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 65MM 00-2253-067-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 67.5MM 00-2253-070-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 70MM 00-2253-072-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 72.5MM 00-2253-075-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 75MM 00-2253-077-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 77.5MM 00-2253-080-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 80MM 00-2253-082-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 82.5MM 00-2253-085-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 85MM 00-2253-087-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 87.5MM 00-2253-090-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 90MM

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1694-2015

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