Recall Z-0071-2014 ยท KWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component)
Zimmer, Inc.
Metasul Head. Intended for use either with or without bone cement in total hip arthroplasty.
| Date | Oct 25, 2013 (initiated Aug 30, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices. |
| Root cause | Package design/selection |
| 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. |
| Quantity | 194 (8770-040) |
| Distribution | 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, Nicarag |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K091973 | METASUL TAPER LINERS, METASUL FEMORAL HEADS Zimmer GmbH, Nov 17, 2009 |