Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product 10consists of all product under product code HWC Recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. Due to As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration...

Date: January 11, 2016
Company: Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. directly.

Affected Products

Product 10consists of all product under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47484502601 4.5 X 26 CORT SCREW SELF Product Usage: A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Quantity: 2

Why Was This Recalled?

As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report