FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1066

Recall: Z-3132-2024 · Reported September 18, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-3132-2024
Event ID
95231
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Zimmer GmbH
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
September 18, 2024
Initiation Date
August 8, 2024
Classification Date
September 12, 2024
Address
Sulzerallee 8, Winterthur, N/A, Switzerland

Description

Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1066

Reason

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6

Code Info

UDI: (01)00887868271489(17)331130(10)3185263 Lot Number: 3185263

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Netherlands.

Quantity

69 units