Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls Hip Stems Due to Insufficient Sealer Calibration Data
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific hip stem products because of insufficient sealer calibration data for items packaged in Building II between August 2010 and April 2013.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific hip stem products, including various CPT Hip Stem and Modular Stem sizes, for use in total or hemi hip arthroplasty. The recall is due to insufficient sealer calibration data for products packaged in the firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
The recall covers 10 units distributed nationwide in the United States. The source text does not specify the number of patients affected or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of these devices.
Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the affected hip stem components.
The recalled product
- Product
- Product 23 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 801100220 CPT 2 HIP STEM, X-OFFSET 801100320 CPT 3 HIP STEM, X-OFFSET 801100420 CPT 4 HIP STEM, X-OFFSET 801100005 CPT HIP STEM PETITE 801100700 CPT HIP STEM SZ 2 LONG 801100800 CPT HIP STEM SZ 3 LONG
- Manufacturer
- Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 72 recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 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.
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