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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093

Reported: March 16, 2016 Initiated: February 11, 2016 #Z-1046-2016

Product Description

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093

Reason for Recall

Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
9 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of SD, MO, NY, MI, PA, KY and TN and in the country of Argentina.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 9 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1046-2016.