Events

Recall of Zimmer Trabecular metal Modular Acetabular system

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    56651
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0060-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-08-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-10-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-02-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=94181
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented - Product Code LPH
  • Reason
    The threads on the device were not completely machined and therefore would not mate with athe corresponding cup positioner/shell inserter.
  • Action
    The firm, Zimmer, made telephone calls using a phone script document entitled "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" Phone Script Call Communication, to the customers that received this product starting on 8/18/2010. The telephone calls were to determine the status of the recalled product. A Zimmer Field Action Strategy notification dated August 9, 2010 was also provided. The notifications/phone script described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to remove the 00-6202-056-22, lot 61091653 product from their inventory and return to Zimmer Product Service Department, Attn: Product Service, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 45680. Note: If the product had been used, no action was necessary. The returned product will be evaluated to determine how many of the devices had the defect. If you have any questions, please call (574) 371-8852.

Device

Zimmer Trabecular metal Modular Acetabular system
  • Model / Serial
    61091653
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution:USA including states of: MI, IN, WI, MO, CA, VA, MD, TX, NC, PA, OR, WA, FL, GA, NY, ME, AZ, and UT and country including Canada.
  • Product Description
    Zimmer Trabecular metal Modular Acetabular system 56 mm Porous shell with cluster holes, Catalog 00-6202-056-22, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN. || This device is indicated for primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as the result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease, including osteoarthritis, fused hip, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis and fracture of the pelvis.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Inc., 1800 W Center St, Warsaw IN 46580-2304
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA