CLASS II Device recall · Reported 25 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw Dia recalled
Zimmer Manufacturing is recalling Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw Dia, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1680-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73981
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Manufacturing, Mercedita, PR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 May 2016
- Reported
- 25 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 4 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 25 May 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw, 6.5 mm Dia., 45 mm Length 47115504507 Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw, 6.5 mm Dia., 75 mm Length 47115507507 Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw, 6.5 mm Dia., 90 mm Length 47115509007
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.
Which lots are affected?
LOTS: 63303808 63292589 63292588
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
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