FDA Recall Terminated

Bone Screw, self-tapping The Trilogy shells are available in three configurations; uni, multi, and cluster-holed. The multi and cluster-holed shells allow for the use of screws to provide additional fixation and security, particularly in those case where acetabular bone stock is deficient. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.

Recall: Z-0824-2015 · Initiated November 21, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0824-2015
Event Number
69851
Firm
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
FEI Number
1000132037
Product Code
LPH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Initiated
November 21, 2014
Posted
December 17, 2014
Terminated
August 10, 2015

Description

Bone Screw, self-tapping The Trilogy shells are available in three configurations; uni, multi, and cluster-holed. The multi and cluster-holed shells allow for the use of screws to provide additional fixation and security, particularly in those case where acetabular bone stock is deficient. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.

Reason

Analysis of returned complaint devices, product in inventory, and device manufacturing records has identified tool marks isolated to one specific machining mill to be the cause of the fractures. .

Action

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. Customers were advised to quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative who will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients who previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada Australia Brazil Chile China Colombia Japan Malaysia Singapore South Korea Taiwan Albania Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canary Islands Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey and United Kingdom.

Quantity

6,377