Recall Z-0323-2020 ยท LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Various Devices for Limb salvage arthroplasty, Item Nos. 00585000011 00585001201 00585001202 00585001301 00585001302 00585003038 00585003214 00585003217 00585003219 00585003238 00585003246 00585004445 00585004455 00585004465 00585004603 00585004604 00585004605 00585004606 00585004608 00585004610 00585004612 00585004614 00585004616 00585004618 00585004620 00585004622 00585004635 00585004645 0058500
| 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
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.