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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2016-RN-01385-1
Product Name/Description Wallis Posterior Dynamic Stabilisation System instruments and containers

Multiple Wallis Instruments and Reference Numbers affected

All Lots

ARTG Number: 157602
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 4/11/2016
Responsible Entity Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue An updated cleaning and disinfection instruction for the Wallis Posterior Dynamic Stabilisation has been issued. Since the market launch of the Wallis Posterior Dynamic Stabilisation System in 2002, the instruments were distributed with Instruction for use related to the method for cleaning and disinfection at health care facilities; however, the method was not adequately validated.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Zimmer Biomet is advising users to follow the updated IFU (IFU Version 002WNAN0000T rev 2) for cleaning and decontamination.

This action has been closed out on 3/09/2018.
Contact Information 02 9483 5426 - Zimmer Biomet