Zimmer Biomet Recalls Mismatched Hip Implant Packages
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12 hip implant packages labeled as size 7.5 that actually contained size 4 implants.
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 involves a labeling error (mismatched size) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 12 packages of Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length (Part Number: 00-7711-007-40). The recall is due to a labeling error where certain packages labeled as size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck length actually contained a Size 4 Standard Reduced Neck length taper hip implant.
The affected products were distributed in the U.S. states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington, as well as in Puerto Rico, China, and India. The specific lot number is 63716611.
Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific part number and lot number. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or supplier for credit.
The recalled product
- Product
- Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-007-40
- Manufacturer
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12
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)
- Lot Number: 63716611
- UDI: (01)00889024131736(17)270731(10)63716611
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 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.
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