FDA Recall Terminated

TRABECULAR METAL FEMORAL CONE AUGMENT - RIGHT, Part Number: 00-5450-012-32. The objective of the Trabecular Metal Femoral Cone Augment is to fill and reconstruct large bone deficiencies and cavitary defects in the distal femur and to provide for a stable platform for an LCCK or Rotating Hinge Knee femoral component.

Recall: Z-2440-2010 · Initiated July 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2440-2010
Event Number
56390
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
July 5, 2010
Posted
September 20, 2010
Terminated
December 22, 2010
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

TRABECULAR METAL FEMORAL CONE AUGMENT - RIGHT, Part Number: 00-5450-012-32. The objective of the Trabecular Metal Femoral Cone Augment is to fill and reconstruct large bone deficiencies and cavitary defects in the distal femur and to provide for a stable platform for an LCCK or Rotating Hinge Knee femoral component.

Reason

Zimmer, Inc. has determined that there is a potential for the packages to be mislabeled. Specifically, the left femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a right and the right femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a left.

Action

Zimmer, Inc. sent Urgent: Device Removal letters, dated July 9, 2010, identifying the affected product and stating the issue. Specifically, the left femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a right and the right femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a left. The letter also discussed the clinical implications along with required actions. Customers are to perform a physical count of all affected product and record the data on the Inventory Return Certification Form included with the letter. In addition, customers should complete and return the Inventory Certification and User Facility/HCP Documentation Forms. Affected product along with the Inventory Return Certification Form should be returned. Zimmer, Inc. should be contacted at 1-800-613-6131 if there are any questions or need for additional information.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and Switzerland, Spain, UK, Sweden, and Israel.

Quantity

50 total