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 Class 2 Recall
Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell with Uni-Hole		see related information
Date Posted February 04, 2013
Recall Number Z-0771-2013
Product Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell with Uni-Hole. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surgery for rehabilitating hip damage.
Code Information 61282267 61633887 61260645 61237937 61500763 61397941 61584769 61199849 61429445 61412089 00369745
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Zimmer, Inc.
345 E Main St
Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2746
For Additional Information Contact Jaime L. Weeks
574-372-4807
Reason for
Recall		 Some units of Trilogy shells manufactured since March 2009 may be below the lower range of the pore size specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). On 10/31/2012, the firm expanded the recall action to include lots of Uni-Hole Trilogy Acetabular System shells.
Action Zimmer sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated September 20, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.The firm expanded the scope of the recall in January 2013 to include devices that use a secondary mean of fixation. New recall letters will be submitted to distributors and surgeons.
Quantity in Commerce 275,952 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK, Poland, France, Australia, Chile, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Colombia, Ukraine, and UAE.
 
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