The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0347-2021·Announced 2020-11-11

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Prosthesis Components Due to Sterilant Biocompatibility Concerns

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 412 units of ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cups because the hydrogen peroxide sterilant used was not evaluated for biocompatibility, posing a potential risk of adverse tissue reactions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (adverse tissue reactions) where specific injury reports are not yet detailed in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential harm without confirmed widespread injury.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 412 units of ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene components. The specific product number is 00-8065-554-28, with an internal diameter of 28 mm and an external diameter of 57 mm. The recall covers all lots of this specific product configuration.

The recall was initiated because the hydrogen peroxide sterilant used in the manufacturing process was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. As a result, the company cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions in patients who have received these components.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Patients who have had these specific hip prosthesis components implanted should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on monitoring or potential intervention.

The recalled product

Product
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 57 mm Number: 00-8065-554-28
Affected units
412

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 75 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 75 products in this recall →