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Open, Classified

CoCr Femoral Head, XS, 38/-8, Taper 12/14-Intended to be used as a modular head component for articulation in total hip arthroplasty. Item Number: 01.01012.384

FDA Recall Z-1294-2023 · Posted 2023-03-29

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeLPH
Date Initiated2023-02-27
Product Quantity1,168 untits

Reason for Recall

Update the compatibility matrix as referred to in the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the CoCr Femoral Head XS- removes the compatibility with the Epsilon Durasul Constrained Acetabular Liners from the matrix due to the range of motion in flexion/extension being less than 100 degrees as recommended per an internationally recognized standard (ISO 21535:2009

Firm Action

Zimmer Biomet issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on 2/27/23 via Fed'X .Letter to Distributors, Doctors, Risk Managers and states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Hospital Responsibilities: 1. Review this field action notice and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form and send to [email protected]. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility. 3. Retain a copy of the Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form with your field action notice records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility s documentation. 4. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected]. Surgeon Responsibilities: 1. Review this field action notice for awareness of the contents. 2. There are no specific patient monitoring instructions related to this notice that are recommended beyond your existing follow-up schedule. 3. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form and send to [email protected] . 4. Retain a copy of the Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form with your field action notice records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility s documentation. 5. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

AL AZ CO FL LA MI OH OK TX Foreign: Canada

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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