The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2021·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

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 and involves a potential for adverse tissue reactions, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with potential for significant injury).

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 412 units of the ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 22 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 55 mm (Number: 00-8065-652-22). 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 potential for adverse tissue reactions cannot be ruled out.

This recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Healthcare providers and patients who have received or are considering this specific hip prosthesis component should contact Zimmer Biomet or their healthcare provider for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 22 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 55 mm Number: 00-8065-652-22
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 →