| | Class 2 Recall MIS Slotted Femoral Head Provisional |  |
| Date Posted |
November 19, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0399-2013 |
| Product |
00780303601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X36
00780303602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X36
00780303603 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X36
00780303604 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X36
00780303605 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X36
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
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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
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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 type
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| 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 |
56,516 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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