FDA Recall Terminated

00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Recall: Z-2474-2012 · Initiated April 1, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2474-2012
Event Number
62110
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
HWT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 1, 2011
Posted
September 28, 2012
Terminated
May 16, 2014
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Reason

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Action

Zimmer, Inc. sent an E-mail letter dated April 21, 2011, to all affected customers in the US. A June 2011 E-mail was sent to all customers outside the US. The letters requested Inventory & Operations Managers to check product for proper fit /function, complete the return form with worn provisional heads to Zimmer Inc, Attention Product Service, 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4753.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Puerto Rico, China, and Korea.

Quantity

231, 641 all lots