# FDA recall Z-2348-2023

> **Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-07-03.

## Product

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 17 - indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur  Item Number: 136-117/00

## Reason for recall

Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure may have to be modified due to this issue

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2348-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-07-03
- **Report date:** 2023-08-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Norderstedt, N/A, Germany

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2348-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2348-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2348-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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