FDA Recall Terminated

CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.

Recall: Z-0062-2013 · Initiated September 13, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0062-2013
Event Number
63124
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
September 13, 2012
Posted
October 15, 2012
Terminated
January 15, 2014
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.

Reason

Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the CPT Modular Stem (item 00-8011-001-00), CPT Stem Petite (item 00-8011-000-05; ) and CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10 ) because devices were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically. Zimmer received five complaints of this packaging issue.

Action

Zimmer Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC" letter dated September 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Consignees were asked to return all recalled product with a completed Inventory Return Certification Form. Contact the firm at 1-800-348-2759 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Indiana and Oklahoma and the countries of Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, India, Bulgaria, Egypt, UK, Russian FED, Slovak, and Brazil.

Quantity

59 both lots