The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2473-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Zimmer Recalls VerSys Provisional Femoral Heads Due to Fit Issues

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling VerSys provisional femoral heads because they may fit too loosely or too tightly with mating components, posing a risk of intraoperative dislodging.

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 significant injury reports, specifically the intraoperative dislodging of the device and the device being left in-vivo, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific sizes of VerSys Femoral Head Provisional implants. The recall covers 231,641 units of the 22mm provisional heads with various offsets (+0, +3.5, -2, +3) and 12/14 Neck Taper. These devices are used during total hip arthroplasty to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset.

The recall was initiated after complaints were received reporting sub-optimal fit between the provisional femoral heads and their mating components, such as stems and provisional femoral necks. In some cases, the fit was alleged to be too loose, while in others, it was too tight. This improper fit has led to instances where the provisional head dislodged during surgery or was left in the patient's body after separating from the mating component.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Puerto Rico, China, and Korea. The recall includes all lots distributed from lot 69998600 (dated February 20, 1996) to the present. Healthcare providers should stop using these devices and contact Zimmer, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
00789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm -2 00789502230 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Implants
Hazard
Affected units
231,641

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 distributed from lot 69998600 (2/20/1996) to present

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Zimmer, 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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