ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1135-2105 ยท MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate

Zimmer Gmbh

CoCr Femoral Head - indicated for hip arthroplasty for noncemented use in skeletally mature invididuals undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease

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.
Quantity6109
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

K954800APR HIP SYS W/CAL-COATED CAN STR TITANIUM (CSTI)
Intermedics Orthopedics, Apr 25, 1996