The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0386-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

Zimmer Recalls Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liners Due to Packaging Error

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liners because they were packaged in incorrect cartons, although the product labels are correct.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Low severity because it involves a packaging-only problem where the product labels are correct and match the contents, posing no direct health risk.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling one unit of the Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner, a medical device used as the articular surface for a femoral head in total hip arthroplasty. The recall is due to a packaging error where the devices were placed in incorrect cartons.

The source text confirms that while the cartons are incorrect, the product labels and patient labels are correct and match the product inside the carton. The affected item is identified as Item 00-6334-062-36, Lot 62023769.

The recall is distributed nationwide in the USA, including the states of Ohio, Carolinas, and New England. Healthcare providers and patients should verify that the product labels match the device before use, as the external carton may not correspond to the contents.

The recalled product

Product
Trilogy II Constrained Liner The Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner serves as the articular surface for a femoral head in total hip arthroplasty.
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Affected units
1

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 (2)

  • Item 00-6334-062-36
  • Lot 62023769

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: