PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty

Reported: October 12, 2022 Initiated: August 25, 2022 #Z-0007-2023

Product Description

G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty

Reason for Recall

The outer sterile package cavity has a corner wall thickness that is below the specification. The thin corner wall could potentially crack during transit. Potential risks include non-clinically or clinically significant extension of surgery, or infection leading to surgical intervention.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
56 US
Distribution
Domestic distribution US nationwide.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 56 US.
Why was this product recalled?
The outer sterile package cavity has a corner wall thickness that is below the specification. The thin corner wall could potentially crack during transit. Potential risks include non-clinically or clinically significant extension of surgery, or infection leading to surgical intervention.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 12, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0007-2023.