Recall Z-1860-2017 ยท JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
various polyethylene implants Hips Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings Active Articulation E1 Bearings Arcos Taper Cap BIOLOX delta Option Head E1 RingLoc Bi-Polar Freedom Constrained Liner +5mm Hi-Wall ArcomXL All Poly Rimloc E1 10 Degree Liner RingLoc +3mm Hi-Wall E1 Liner Ringloc +3mm Neutral Max-Rom ArComXL Liner Ringloc +3mm Neutral Max-Rom E1 Liner Ringloc +5mm Neutral Max-Rom E1 Liner Ri
| Date | Mar 27, 2017 (initiated Feb 17, 2017) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components. |
| Root cause | Process design |
| Action | On February 17, 2017 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) - LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected consignees 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. Distributors, Sales Representatives, and Distributor Operation Managers Your Responsibilities: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. C |
| Quantity | 28,253 in total |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide in the ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COSTA RICA ECUADOR GSCC INDIA ITALY JAPAN KOREA, THE REP OF (S |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |