FDA Recall Terminated

TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.

Recall: Z-1496-2014 · Initiated April 1, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1496-2014
Event Number
67795
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
LPH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 1, 2014
Posted
April 24, 2014
Terminated
September 11, 2014
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.

Reason

The shell was missing the locking ring.

Action

The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC" notification dated April 2014 to their consignees. The notification included product description, product issue, health risks, and consignee responsibilities (including directions on how to return the affected product). The consignees were instructed to locate all products from lot 62490588 and quarantine them immediately; carry out a physical count of all affected product; complete and return the Inventory Return Certification Form via email to: [email protected]; return the recalled product, and notify Zimmer of any hospitals that you have further distributed the affected product and of surgeons that have implanted the product. Consignees with questions pertaining to the recall are directed to call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: US: GA, WI, NJ, CA, NY, NC, PA, FL, CT, ME, TX, and IL; and countries of: Australia and Canada.

Quantity

17 units