BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.

    Recall: Z-0072-2014 · Initiated August 30, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0072-2014
    Event Number
    65799
    Firm
    Zimmer, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000220733
    Product Code
    LPH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Package design/selection
    Initiated
    August 30, 2013
    Posted
    October 25, 2013
    Terminated
    September 25, 2014
    Address
    345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

    Description

    CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.

    Reason

    The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

    Action

    August 30, 2013 Urgent Recall Notices were sent to Distributors, hospital risk managers and surgeons identifying the issue and directing consignees to make all affected personnel aware of the contents of the notification. The notice identified the products involved, the issue, possible adverse events associated with the issue and recommended that implants found with LDPE bag adhesion not use the product and return it to Zimmer sales representatives. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Venezula.

    Quantity

    604064 total