FDAApril 29, 2015device

Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The entire scope of 4.5mm Cortical Screws listed as compatible with the M/DN system is not compatible with the M/DN system. This has the potential to lead to a situation in which the screw would bind upon entering the nail and have to be removed during the surgery or removal of the screw after fracture healing.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

zimmer

UPCs

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Recall history

Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.

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