Recall Z-0320-2020 ยท LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Fitmore Hip Stem, hip prosthesis, various sizes, Item Nos. 0100551102 0100551103 0100551104 0100551105 0100551106 0100551107 0100551108 0100551109 0100551110 0100551111 0100551112 0100551113 0100551114 0100551201 0100551202 0100551203 0100551204 0100551205 0100551206 0100551207 0100551208 0100551209 0100551210 0100551211 0100551212 0100551213 0100551214 0100551301 0100551302 0100551303 0100551304
| 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 |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K071723 | ZIMMER POROLOCK MIS STEM Zimmer GmbH, Mar 7, 2008 |