Recall Z-2369-2018 ยท LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective Technology Cementless, Size 15; 00-7713-015-00
| Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | On May 30, 2018, the firm emailed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to its Japanese subsidiary, who then further distributed the letters locally to Distributors and Risk Managers in Japan. The letter informed affected consignees of the product issue. Customers were instructed to do the following: Distributor Responsibilities: 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals with |
| Quantity | 1024 |
| Distribution | Products were distributed solely to Japan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.