FDA recall Z-1705-2018

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Lactosorb RapidFlap, bone plate, Model No. 915-0020 The RapidFlap LS Cranial Fixation System is indicated for use in pediatric craniotomy flap fixation.

Reason for recall

The recalling firm has confirmed that the Outer Plate component exhibits an excessive chamfer on the threading after deburring operations. This excessive chamfer results in non-conforming product where the threads of the outer plate component have limited to no engagement with the post component.

Distribution

worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : CA, FL, MO, NC, SC, TX, and WI., and to the countries of : Argentina, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-04-05
Report date
2018-05-16
Termination date
2020-08-12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Warsaw, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1705-2018