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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
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Zimmer GmbH
Sulzer Allee 8,
Winterthur
8404
SWITZERLAND