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Health product recall

ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL CM LONG (2015-09-16)

Starting date:
September 16, 2015
Posting date:
October 5, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55232

Affected Products

ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL CM LONG

Reason

Following an internal review Zimmer GmbH has identified a subset of Zimmer Natural Nail CM Long - Cephalomedullary Nails that required additional testing to ensure sterile barrier integrity of the packaging. In about 5% of tested samples the outer tray of the double barrier sterile packaging was found to be compromised, but none that suggested that the sterility of the inner tray was affected.

Affected products

ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL CM LONG

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer GmbH
Sulzer Allee 8,
Winterthur
8404
SWITZERLAND