The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0373-2021·Announced 2020-11-11

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Acetabular Hip Cup Components Due to Sterilant Concerns

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 412 acetabular hip cup components because the sterilant used was not evaluated for biocompatibility, posing a potential risk of adverse tissue reactions.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for adverse health consequences (specifically adverse tissue reactions) are categorized as Severe (Score 4), as they are not Class I but involve significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 412 units of the ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene (I.D. 28 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 53 mm, Number: 00-8065-650-28). 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 manufacturer cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions in patients.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these components.

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, 53 mm Number: 00-8065-650-28
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 →