Recall Z-0318-2020 ยท LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Various Hip Joint Replacement Systems, Item Nos. 00151504232 00151504432 00151504636 00151504836 00151505040 00151505240 00151505444 00151505644 00151505848 00151506048 00151506248 00151506448 00151506648 00400500060 00401000038 00401000040 00401000041 00401000042 00401000043 00401000044 00401000045 00401000046 00401000047 00401000048 00401000049 00401000050 00401000051 00401000052 00401000053 004
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). |
| Root cause | Packaging change control |
| Action | The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers on October 10, 2019. The letter informed customers that the previous version of low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag could potentially adhere to the surface of metal devices. Please note, this is separate from the previous recall for highly polished implants packaged in the previous version of the LDPE bags. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this notification and ensure that pertinent personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Ensure that backup devices for the affected products are available, |
| Quantity | 5,459,583 total devices |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |