Zimmer, Inc.
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- 2025-04-30FDA-DeviceClass IIZimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +3 Neck, Model Number 802802203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-30FDA-DeviceClass IIZimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +0 Neck, Model Number 802802202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-30FDA-DeviceClass IIZimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, -3 Neck, Model Number 802802201; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-30FDA-DeviceClass IIZimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +3 Neck, Model Number 802602203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-30FDA-DeviceClass IIZimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +0 Neck, Model Number 802602202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-02FDA-DeviceClass IINexGen LPS Flex, Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis, Model Number 00-5962-042-10
The "Use with plate 7, 8, 9, 10" compatibility statement on top of the label does not match with the compatibility statements "USE WITH PLATE 5, 6" in the translations section of the same label.
- 2025-03-19FDA-DeviceClass IIZ1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612
There is a potential design issue with the Z1 Offset Stem Inserter leading to fracturing of the distal tip.
- 2025-02-05FDA-DeviceClass IINexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Yellow/E,F - Height 10 mm, Item Number 00-5994-032-10
It was identified internally that two commingle events occurred where the metal support post within the polyethylene articular surface was assembled incorrectly for three units within the scope.
- 2025-02-05FDA-DeviceClass IINexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Purple/C,D - Height 14 mm, Item Number 00-5994-022-14
It was identified internally that two commingle events occurred where the metal support post within the polyethylene articular surface was assembled incorrectly for three units within the scope.
- 2024-11-13FDA-DeviceClass IISaphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. Item Number: VPX4000 (7273)
A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery
- 2024-08-07FDA-DeviceClass IICPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplasty; Item Numbers 00811400000 00811400010 00811400100 00811400110 00811400200 00811400210 00811400218 00811400230 00811400300 00811400310 00811400318 00811400330 00811400400 00811400410 00811400420 00811400423 00811400426 00811400430 00811400500 00811400510 00811400530 00811401218 00811401318 00811404000 00811405000
Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF.
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-10
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-08
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-06
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-04
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-10
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-08
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-06
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-04
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 16 Holes, 236 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-16
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-14
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 12 Holes, 184 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-12
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-10
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-08
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-06
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 7-2357-018-04
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 16 Holes, 236 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-16
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 12 Holes, 184 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-12
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-10
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
- 2024-05-08FDA-DeviceClass IIZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-08
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
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