FDA recall Z-1538-2018

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.

Reason for recall

Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially commingled. Risks include delay in surgery and dislocation due to use of an incorrect sized head.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, TX, and VA; and countries of: Canada, Costa Rica and Chile.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-04-02
Report date
2018-05-09
Termination date
2020-05-12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Warsaw, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1538-2018