Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-098-00 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for ...
Reason: Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility
Z-0540-2019December 12, 2018Warsaw, IN
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class IITerminated
The SQ-RX Pulse Generator a component of the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System The S-ICD System is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of ...
Reason: Experienced accelerated battery depletion and a shortened replacement interval due to latent internal battery malfunctions.
Z-0474-2019November 28, 2018Saint Paul, MN
Arthrex, Inc.
Class IIOngoing
3.2mm Proximal Reamer/Cannulated Drill provided as part of the Fibulock Fibular Nail System Pack. FibuLock Nail Procedure Pack: Contains instrumentation for the implantation of the FibuLock implant. ...
Reason: There is potential to break during use.
Z-0442-2019November 21, 2018Naples, FL
Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.
Class IITerminated
Neodent¿ GM Mini Conical Abutment - Product Usage: Mini Conical Abutments are intermediary prosthetic components to be installed onto GM implants to support the final prosthesis. They are provided in...
Reason: Laser engraved label does not match with the item in the package
Z-0455-2019November 21, 2018Andover, MA
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Class IITerminated
StageOne Hip, Models 431207 & 431209Usage: Product Usage: The single-use cement spacer molds are sterile disposables made of medical grade silicone with a 316L stainless steel reinforcement stem...
Reason: There is a potential for comingling of the 43MM and 51 MM molds
Z-0399-2019November 14, 2018Warsaw, IN
Integrity Implants Inc.
Class IITerminated
FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System (previously XCage Interbody Fusion System) Instructions for Use (IFU's) only. Product Usage: Indicated for spinal intervertebral body fusion with autogenous bone graf...
Reason: Recently Integrity Implants uncovered a discrepancy in the cleaning parameters in several of their labeling material. The firm is initiating the field correction to ensure that upd...
Z-0405-2019November 14, 2018Cooper City, FL
Coltene Whaledent Inc
Class IITerminated
ParaPost Plus 25 Titanium Alloy Spiral Vented and Serrated Posts Catalog Number: P2845B Dental Posts are implanted into teeth for dental restoration purposes. The normal procedure requires a...
Reason: ParaPost Plus Titanium Posts contain stainless steel post that are a size 4
Z-0376-2019November 14, 2018Cuyahoga Falls, OH
DT MedTech, LLC
Class IITerminated
DT Medi Tech Hintermann Series Talar Implant LEFT-SIZE 4 Part Number: 302114 components are prostheses for a mobile bearing ankle joint.
Reason: Incorrect package labeling identifying the device
Z-0403-2019November 14, 2018Towson, MD
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Class ITerminated
SpF PLUS-Mini (60 ¿A/W) Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulator SpF PLUS-Mini Implantable Fusion Stimulators are indicated as a spinal fusion adjunct to increase the probability of fusion success ...
Reason: Lack of adequate validation and controls to ensure that product cleanliness parameters were consistently met.
Z-0287-2019November 7, 2018Warsaw, IN
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Class ITerminated
EBI Osteogen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator The OsteoGen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator is indicated in the treatment of long bone nonunions.
Reason: Lack of adequate validation and controls to ensure that product cleanliness parameters were consistently met.
Z-0286-2019November 7, 2018Warsaw, IN
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Micro Surgery Handpiece SGA, Model SGA-E2S Order Code: H265, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant ...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previ...
Z-0226-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGS-E2G Order Code: H185, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping t...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization . The prev...
Z-0220-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Micro Surgery Handpiece SGS, Model: SGS-E2S, Order Code: H266, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant u...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previ...
Z-0224-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGS-E, Order Code: H084, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping th...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization . The prev...
Z-0219-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Class IITerminated
Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter, Cat. No. 48930000, UDI 07613327381900 Product Usage: The TL Steerable Inserter is a Class 1 instrument which is provided in a non-sterile condition. The inserter i...
Reason: The firm received complaints related to the locking mechanism on the steerable inserter not functioning as intended. The firm confirmed that the issue is related to lack of lubrica...
Z-0207-2019October 31, 2018Allendale, NJ
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Class IITerminated
Smith+Nephew Orthopaedic Division LEGION A/P FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK, SIZE 6 REF 71434411, QTY: (1) The LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Block is a reusable surgical instrument used to make bone cuts on the...
Reason: One lot of the Legion AP femoral cutting block, size 6, was manufactured with an oversized spring.
Z-0200-2019October 31, 2018Memphis, TN
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGA-E2G Order Code: H184, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previ...
Z-0222-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Micro Surgery Handpiece SGS, Model: SGS-ES, Order Code: H264, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant u...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previ...
Z-0223-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Alcon Research, LTD.
Class ITerminated
CyPass System 241, Intraocular Pressure Lowering Implant, CYPASS MICRO-STENT, CYPASS APPLIER, REF: 8065754001. For ophthalmic use.
Reason: Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT long-term study showed that the CyPass Micro-Stent group experienced statistically significant endothelial cell loss (ECL) com...
Z-0186-2019October 31, 2018Sinking Spring, PA
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Surgical Handpiece, Model: SGA-E Order Code: H083, Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping t...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization . The prev...
Z-0221-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Nakanishi Inc.
Class IITerminated
Micro Surgery Handpiece SGA, Model SGA-ES, Order Code:H263, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant...
Reason: Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previ...
Z-0225-2019October 31, 2018Kanuma, N/A
Alcon Research, LTD.
Class ITerminated
CyPass System 241, Intraocular Pressure Lowering Implant, CYPASS MICRO-STENT, CYPASS APPLIER, REF: 8065754010. For ophthalmic use.
Reason: Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT long-term study showed that the CyPass Micro-Stent group experienced statistically significant endothelial cell loss (ECL) com...
Z-0188-2019October 31, 2018Sinking Spring, PA
Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Class IITerminated
Philips HeartStart FR3 Defibrillator, Model: 861388, 861389 Product Usage: The HeartStart FR3 is used to treat suspected victims of ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most common cause of sudden c...
Reason: Automated external defibrillators may not fully meet IPx5 water ingress specification. The device may fail to function should water intrusion occur.
Z-0175-2019October 24, 2018Bothell, WA
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
Class IITerminated
Implant Direct Legacy Implant Closed-Tray Transfer-Concave Profile, 3.5mmD Platform. Dental implant component, used temporarily during impressions for the prosthetic procedure.
Reason: Cap may be mislabeled with incorrect part number, although the correct part number is on the main vial label.
Z-0089-2019October 17, 2018Thousand Oaks, CA
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
Class IITerminated
C-flex 570C +19.0D Intraocular Lens Product Usage: C-flex IOLs are designed to be surgically implanted into the capsular bag of the human eye as a replacement for the crystalline lens following pha...
Reason: Firm become aware of reports of post-operative refractive errors following implantation of lenses.