The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1170-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Zimmer Zimtron Hip Arthroplasty Heads Recalled for Sealer Calibration Issues

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 226 sterile Zimtron hip arthroplasty heads due to insufficient sealer calibration data. The affected units were packaged 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, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a quality control issue (insufficient calibration data) without reported adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 226 units of the Zimtron Head 12/14 0X22 MM, a sterile medical device used for total or hemi hip arthroplasty. The recall is being conducted because of insufficient sealer calibration data for products packaged in the firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013.

The affected products are identified by product code JDI, item number 805002202, and lot number 62065589. The recall covers US nationwide distribution.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. for instructions on how to return or replace the affected devices. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Product 72 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 805002202 ZIMTRON HEAD 12/14 0X22 MM For use in total or hemi hip arthroplasty
Affected units
226

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)

  • lot no.: 62065589

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.

See all 72 products in this recall →