BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    VERSYS HIP SYSTEM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 28 MM DIA. -3.5 MM NECK LENGTH ZIMALOY CO-CR-MO ALLOY STERILE QTY-1 MANUFACTURED BY ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V., A SUBSIDIARY OF ZIMMER, INC. (WARSAW, IN) The VerSys Hip System Femoral Heads are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty and are assembled onto the proximal taper of the hip stem. The femoral heads manufactured from Zimaloy Alloy are intended for mating with Tivanium" Ti-6AL-4V Alloy and Zimaloy Alloy femoral stems equipped with taper necks. These femoral heads are available in two Morse-type taper options, 6-degree and 12/14, each of which mates with the corresponding 6 degree or 12/14 taper of a femoral stem prosthesis. Each taper option is supplied in a variety of diameters and neck lengths for use in total hip arthroplasty.

    Recall: Z-2291-2010 · Initiated July 5, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2291-2010
    Event Number
    56032
    Firm
    Zimmer Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000220733
    Product Code
    LPH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    July 5, 2010
    Posted
    August 26, 2010
    Terminated
    January 12, 2011
    Address
    1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

    Description

    VERSYS HIP SYSTEM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 28 MM DIA. -3.5 MM NECK LENGTH ZIMALOY CO-CR-MO ALLOY STERILE QTY-1 MANUFACTURED BY ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V., A SUBSIDIARY OF ZIMMER, INC. (WARSAW, IN) The VerSys Hip System Femoral Heads are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty and are assembled onto the proximal taper of the hip stem. The femoral heads manufactured from Zimaloy Alloy are intended for mating with Tivanium" Ti-6AL-4V Alloy and Zimaloy Alloy femoral stems equipped with taper necks. These femoral heads are available in two Morse-type taper options, 6-degree and 12/14, each of which mates with the corresponding 6 degree or 12/14 taper of a femoral stem prosthesis. Each taper option is supplied in a variety of diameters and neck lengths for use in total hip arthroplasty.

    Reason

    Zimmer, Inc. has determined that there is a potential for a package to be labeled as a 28 mm femoral head but contain a 32 mm femoral head. In addition, there is a potential for the patient record label to be incorrect.

    Action

    The firm, Zimmer, Inc., sent an "URGENT: DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated July 9, 2010, to all consignees. The letter described the issue, clinical implications, affected product, and required actions. The consignees were instructed to carefully review the letter, ensure users of the VerSys Hip System Femoral Head device at their faculty have been informed of this removal and perform a physical count of all affected product at their facility, record the data on the Inventory Return Certification Form and/or the User Facility/HCP Form and return the form via fax at (574) 372-4265 or email: [email protected]. Zimmer Inc. will conduct a removal of all remaining (unused) units of the subject lots. For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the device removal, please contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131 or 574-372-4463.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including Bolivia, Canada, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, and India.

    Quantity

    103