FDA Recall Terminated

Trabecular Metal acetabular revision system column buttress left posterior/right anterior, 00-4894-300-00, sterile, Zimmer Inc., Parsippany, NJ. Usage: Implantable devices that are used to address bony deficiencies of the pelvic antebulum in revision total hip arthroplasty surgery.

Recall: Z-2216-2010 · Initiated April 6, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2216-2010
Event Number
55364
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
LPH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
April 6, 2010
Posted
August 12, 2010
Terminated
October 21, 2011
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

Trabecular Metal acetabular revision system column buttress left posterior/right anterior, 00-4894-300-00, sterile, Zimmer Inc., Parsippany, NJ. Usage: Implantable devices that are used to address bony deficiencies of the pelvic antebulum in revision total hip arthroplasty surgery.

Reason

The firm has determined that some of the packages could develop a breach of the seal in the sterile barrier pouches.

Action

The firm sent an "Urgent Device Removal" letter dated 4/6/2010. The consignees were instructed to inventory the products on hand and return the recalled product to the manufacturer. More information is available at 1-800-613-6131.

Distribution

US, Germany, Brazil, Singapore, Canada, Australia, England, India, and Switzerland.

Quantity

1,972 all products