PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem, several head Diameter, 203 mm Stem length. Used to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.

Reported: August 28, 2013 Initiated: July 16, 2013 #Z-1981-2013

Product Description

Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem, several head Diameter, 203 mm Stem length. Used to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.

Reason for Recall

Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a single packaging tray configuration, which

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
1,710 units are in distribution
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VI, and WI, and the countries of Singapore, Canada, Mexico, Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem, several head Diameter, 203 mm Stem length. Used to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 1,710 units are in distribution.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a single packaging tray configuration, which
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1981-2013.