FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer femoral stem, revision taper, 15 mm diameter, 185 mm stem length, w/compression nut, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 9982-15-18. Cement-less total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques. Devices placed in femoral canal. A variety of stem and body components are provided to achieve fixation and restore joint kinematics.

Recall: Z-1615-2009 · Initiated May 15, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1615-2009
Event Number
52128
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
LWJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 15, 2009
Posted
July 6, 2009
Terminated
November 12, 2009
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

Zimmer femoral stem, revision taper, 15 mm diameter, 185 mm stem length, w/compression nut, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 9982-15-18. Cement-less total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques. Devices placed in femoral canal. A variety of stem and body components are provided to achieve fixation and restore joint kinematics.

Reason

The threads on the screw are incomplete/non-functional.

Action

Zimmer, Inc. began Consignee notification of the affected device via telephone on May 15, 2009. A certified "Urgent: Device Recall" notification dated May 21, 2009 was sent to all consignees instructing them of the affected device, to stop use of and return it with a Return Certification form. The Return Verification form should also be faxed to Zimmer, Inc. at 1-574-372-4265. For shipping assistance, questions or other concerns, contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US states of IA, NE and CA and countries of Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Netherlands and Slovakia.

Quantity

10