Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem 38 mm (1-1/2 Inch) Head Diameter 203 mm Length. Product Usage: The Moore Hip Prosthesis is a femoral him stem that can be used where there is roentgenogrpahic evidence of a satisfactory actabulum and sufficient bone in the femoral neck to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.

Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of 20 production lots of Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stems due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, 9 of 16 test samples failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the Moore hip stem breached either the inner or outer package tray. Zimmer has not received any complaints of damaged package trays for these 20 lot

On July 1, 2014 Zimmer, Inc. issued recall notification to their consignees via letter. This notice was issued to affected distributors and hospitals with instructions for returning the affected product. Distributors were sent a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating and removing the affected product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals and surgeons who have previously implanted the affected product and providing related contact information (name, address, and phone number). Distributors are to return on-hand affected products to Zimmer and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. Hospital risk managers and surgeons were provided with a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating the affected product and returning it to their Zimmer sales representative.