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 Class 2 Recall
VerSys Hip System Provisional Femoral Head 12/14 Neck Taper		see related information
Date Posted November 19, 2012
Recall Number Z-0389-2013
Product Product 100789502202 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 implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
Code Information All lots distributed from lot 69998600 (2/20/1996) to present
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Zimmer, Inc.
345 E Main St
Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2746
Consumer Instructions Contact the recalling firm for information
For Additional Information Contact Dawn Kindle
574-372-4807
Reason for
Recall		 Zimmer is in the process of enhancing the surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads. These enhancements inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. The observed rate of occurrence for this typ
Action The firm, Zimmer, sent notification by email to consignees beginning October 10, 2012 with a follow-up letter titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" dated October 16, 2012 to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to complete a spreadsheet of current users and contact information and immediately provide this information via email to: CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com, and review and become familiar with the content and recommendations of the attached letter sent to the customers. For questions call 1-877-946-2761.
Quantity in Commerce 128,946 all lots, all sizes
Distribution Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Asia, Barbados, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, San Juan, and South America.
 
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