ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1132-2015 ยท LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Zimmer Gmbh

CoCr Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of the proximal femur in total hip arthroplasty.

DateFeb 20, 2015 (initiated Dec 17, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.
Root causePackage design/selection
ActionOn 12/17/2014, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected distributors and hospital Risk Managers with instructions for returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and all hospital Risk Managers and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions, call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759.
Quantity1908
DistributionDomestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY International: Canada, Japan
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K993259INTER-OP DURASUL ACETABULAR INSERTS/COCR FEMORAL HEADS
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc., Mar 10, 2000