ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1617-2009 ยท LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Zimmer Inc.

Zimmer Kinectivo Technology Modular Neck, BB, 12/14 neck taper, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Catalog Number: 00-7848-022-01. Orthopedic implant used in total hip arthroplasty.

DateJul 27, 2009 (initiated May 29, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe corner tab of the inner compartment lid was not folded under before the outer lid was sealed, resulting in lack of assurance of sterility.
Root causePackaging process control
ActionZimmer, Inc. issued "Urgent: Device Recall" notices dated May 29, 2009 informing Consignees of the affected devices. Users were instructed to locate and return affected product and complete and return an Inventory Return Certification form via fax to the firm at 1-547-372-4265. For further questions, contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
Quantity147 of both products.
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K063251ZIMMER M/L TAPER HIP PROSTHESIS WITH MODULAR NECK TECHNOLOGY
Zimmer, Inc., Jan 24, 2007