Events

Recall of Zimmer VERSYS

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
    35943
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1470-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-08-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-08-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2007-05-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=47849
  • 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
    hip prosthesis - Product Code LWJ
  • Reason
    Lack of assurance of proper metal fatigue strength due to a metal grain structure anomaly.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via letter dated 8/2/06 to cease use of and to return the products. Zimmer distributors were to examine stock and return product on hand.

Device

Zimmer VERSYS
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 60454205, 60454206 and 60465024.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide, including USA, Australia, China, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Latin Ameria, Russia, Singapore and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    Zimmer VERSYS Hip System Femoral Stem, press-fit, enhanced taper, 12/14 neck taper, collarless, size 17, 150 mm stem length, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; Cat. no. 7861-17-04 (00786101704).
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • Source
    USFDA