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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2024-RN-00211-1
Product Name/Description	Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System, Distal Lateral Fibula Locking Plate Item number: 47-2357-018-04 Description: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile Lot number: 64396818 ARTG 112735 (Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd - Internal orthopaedic fixation system, plate/screw, non-bioabsorbable, non-sterile)
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	20/03/2024
Responsible Entity	Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Zimmer has identified a possible thread form problem of the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may be readily recognisable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock.
Recall Action	Hazard Alert
Recall Action Instructions	Customers are to review the contents of the letter. Zimmer is advising that there are no specific patient monitoring instructions related to this hazard alert that are recommended beyond the surgeon’s existing follow-up schedule.
Contact Information	0428 015 490 or Sheridan.squires@zimmerbiomet.com - Product Manager, Sheridan Squires