PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: November 28, 2012 Initiated: October 10, 2010 #Z-0389-2013

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to 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. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
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.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 128,946 all lots, all sizes.
Why was this product recalled?
Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to 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. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 28, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0389-2013.