The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0369-2021·Announced 2020-11-11

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Acetabular Hip Prosthesis Components Due to Sterilant Concerns

Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific acetabular cup hip prosthesis components because the 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 injuries or illnesses have not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling the ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 51 mm (Number: 00-8065-648-28). The recall covers all lots of this specific product, which was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the hydrogen peroxide sterilant used in the acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. As a result, the manufacturer cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions in patients.

This recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Patients who have had this specific component implanted should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on next steps.

The recalled product

Product
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 51 mm Number: 00-8065-648-28

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 →