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Zimmer, Inc. recalls Zimmer NexPosure, retractor portals of the NexPosure MIS Access System, Part Numbers or REF numbers: N1830R80-100, N1830
Recalled April 10, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1045-2013 · Zimmer
Hazard
Possibility that the inner pouch may be compromised. The product is packaged in two pouches - a sterile inner pouch within an external pouch. NexPosure Retractors contained in a breached inner pouch have an increased risk of contamination (i.e.; loss of product sterility) if proper aseptic technique is not followed when transferring the inner package into the sterile field. Patient infection may o · FDA Class II
Units
58
Sold at
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AZ, CO, DE, FL, ID, LMA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, PA, RI, TX, and VA.
Description
Possibility that the inner pouch may be compromised. The product is packaged in two pouches - a sterile inner pouch within an external pouch. NexPosure Retractors contained in a breached inner pouch have an increased risk of contamination (i.e.; loss of product sterility) if proper aseptic technique is not followed when transferring the inner package into the sterile field. Patient infection may o
Product
Zimmer NexPosure, retractor portals of the NexPosure MIS Access System, Part Numbers or REF numbers: N1830R80-100, N1830R80-090¿, N1830R80-080¿, N1830R80-070¿, N1830R80-060, N1830R50-100, N1830R50-090, N1830R50-080, ¿ N1830R50-070, N1830R50-060, N1830L80-100, N1830L80-090, N1830L80-080, N1830L80-070, N1830L80-060, N1830L50-100, N1830L50-090, N1830L50-080, N1830L50-070, N1830L50-060, ¿ N182450-085, N182450-075, N182450-065, N182450-055, N182450-045.¿ Retractor access system that allows placement of posterior spinal fixation implants.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →