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Terminated

CPT Femoral Stem (CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 0 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 0 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 1 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 1 COCR EXT CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 2 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 2 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 2 COCR 180MM; CPT 12/14 SIZE2 COCR XEXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 3 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 3 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SZ 3 COCR 180MM EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 3 COCR XEXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 4 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 4 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 4 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SZ 4 COCR 230MM EXT; CPT 12/14 SZ 4 COCR 260MM EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 4 COCR XEXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 5 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 5 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 5 COCR XEXT; CPT 12/14 STEM 2-180 VALGUSNCK; CPT 12/14 STEM 3-180 VALGUSNCK; CPT 12/14 STEM X-SML COCR; and CPT 12/14 STEM SML COCR). Indicated for cemented use in patients suffering from severe hip pain.

FDA Recall Z-0069-2014 · Posted 2013-10-25

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJDI
Date Initiated2013-08-30
Date Terminated2014-09-25
Product Quantity24561

Reason for Recall

The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

Firm Action

August 30, 2013 Urgent Recall Notices were sent to Distributors, hospital risk managers and surgeons identifying the issue and directing consignees to make all affected personnel aware of the contents of the notification. The notice identified the products involved, the issue, possible adverse events associated with the issue and recommended that implants found with LDPE bag adhesion not use the product and return it to Zimmer sales representatives. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

Root Cause

Package design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Venezula.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K960658COLLARLESS POLISHED TAPER HIP PROSTHESISZimmer, Inc. · 1996-07-16

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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