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Terminated

CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.

FDA Recall Z-0072-2014 · Posted 2013-10-25

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLPH
Date Initiated2013-08-30
Date Terminated2014-09-25
Product Quantity604064 total

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.

Official Source

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

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